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The Shape of Things Unseen

The Shape of Things Unseen

A New Science of Imagination

May 13, 2025
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by Adam Zeman

The Shape of Things Unseen (2025) explores how imagination plays a central role in our daily lives. Far from being limited to artistic or creative tasks, imagination supports how we remember the past, anticipate the future, and think through possible outcomes. Drawing from recent cognitive science research, the book explains how imagination…

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