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What Happens to Humans When We Can't Touch?
Touch is the first sense we learn as a baby. It's how we first learn to communicate - and is fundamental to human wellbeing throughout life. So what happens when we can't touch?
Touch is the first sense we learn as a baby. It's how we first learn to communicate - and is fundamental to human wellbeing throughout our lives. So what happens when we can't touch? This short film looks at the power and importance of touch in our lives, and the impact on our feelings of connection, trust and empathy when we are deprived of it.
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Daniel Nils Roberts |
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