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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2023 · 30 MIN

Skilled performance and cognition

from Philosopher's Zone · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When a tennis pro lunges for a difficult drop volley, or a concert cellist rips through the difficult section of a Bach suite, are they thinking about what they're doing? Some would say that elite physical performance is essentially a mindless phenomenon, and that thinking is counterproductive to success. But the reality is more complex - and more interesting.

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