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Acting on impulse is a curious thing. Is it an expression of inner freedom or a reckless letting go of protocol? And, do different cultures value spontaneity differently? Samira Ahmed discusses spontaneity with Edward Slingerland, professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, psychologist Daniel Goleman, known for his work on emotional intelligence, and Mary Robertson, emeritus professor of Neuropsychiatry at University College London, who brings her insights from treating Tourette’s Syndrome.
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