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Manoush Zomorodi examines the power of letting your mind wander.

Manoush Zomorodi examines the power of letting your mind wander.

by Terrence O’BrienNov 30, 2025, 6:30 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.

I have a tendency to space out. A lot. Whether it’s staring out the window on Amtrak or pausing at work to fixate on a blank spot on the wall instead of my screen, I often let my mind wander. When I was younger, I would often be derisively called a

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