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Do scientists read enough fiction?

David R Smith1.   

Abstract

Reading the academic literature is an essential part of a scientist's job. David Smith argues that reading fiction can be even more important for creativity and productivity than papers and reviews.
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Year:  2021        PMID: 33393210      PMCID: PMC7857419          DOI: 10.15252/embr.202052206

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  EMBO Rep        ISSN: 1469-221X            Impact factor:   8.807


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Journal:  J Pers Soc Psychol       Date:  2016-09-19

4.  Short- and long-term effects of a novel on connectivity in the brain.

Authors:  Gregory S Berns; Kristina Blaine; Michael J Prietula; Brandon E Pye
Journal:  Brain Connect       Date:  2013-10-09

5.  Do scientists read enough fiction?

Authors:  David R Smith
Journal:  EMBO Rep       Date:  2021-01-04       Impact factor: 8.807

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1.  A role for fiction in science.

Authors:  John D Porter
Journal:  EMBO Rep       Date:  2021-03-12       Impact factor: 8.807

2.  Do scientists read enough fiction?

Authors:  David R Smith
Journal:  EMBO Rep       Date:  2021-01-04       Impact factor: 8.807

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