How preschoolers trounced adults in a problem-solving contest

Inexperience may actually make you better at thinking outside the box

Kid solving puzzle
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Are adults superior problem solvers to children? Most people would say yes. From buttoning a jacket to operating a projector to multiplying complex numbers, our abilities exceed those of children.

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