The way we interact with new information
- A study found that when people feel they won't be able to act on the information being offered, they are more likely to reject it.
- People that are more accepting of risk and those who focus on the future are more likely to seek information.
- Men are slightly more information seeking than women.
- People who are more curious tend to want information more frequently.
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