By Ellen Langer — 2017
While it may be tempting to dismiss what some have called “mindfulness culture,” we should not dismiss mindfulness itself.
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Ellen Langer is an artist and Harvard psychology professor who authored 11 books on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging and decision-making.
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