We dislike being alone with our thoughts | Nature

Many people would rather endure physical pain than suffer their own wandering cogitations.

Subjects Human behaviour Psychology Many people would rather endure physical pain than suffer their own wandering cogitations. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access through your institution Subscribe to this journal Receive 52 print issues and online access $199.00 per year only $3.83 per issue Learn more Buy this article Purchase on SpringerLink Instant access to the full article PDF. USD 39.95 Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout References Wilson, T. D

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