Why we go where no one’s gone before
When information about our options comes from other people, we are more likely to try something unknown.
Why patients may lack patience
In a medical context, the desire for closure can work against patience.
When people are willing to wait
Liking an item more makes people more willing to wait for it.
Sharing experiences, even from afar, can bring people closer
Doing things at the same time as others can increase social connection, just as doing things in the same place as others does.