A new study in the journal Frontiers in Cognitive Science found that after only 20 minutes of practicing their cover story, liars could respond just as quickly and easily to lies as to the truth. Moreover, they were no more likely to slip-up on falsehoods than on the truth. Xiaoqing Hu, co-author of the study…
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Did you know? There is no scientific basis that animals can weep as humans do. Years of observations still do not show if chimpanzees can cry in response to emotions. Many animals shed tears in response to pain or use tears as a protective device – to keep their eyes moist and free of bacteria,…
Read MoreDifferent Perceptions of Happiness
Using examples from vacations to colonoscopies, Nobel laureate and founder of behavioral economics Daniel Kahneman reveals how our “experiencing selves” and our “remembering selves” perceive happiness differently. This new insight has profound implications for economics, public policy — and our own self-awareness. Below is Daniel’s TED Talk on Experience Vs. Memory (20mins). What do you…
Read MoreWhy Humans Like to Cry
Did you know? Michael Trimble, a British professor at the Institute of Neurology in London suggests that crying tears, for emotional reasons, is a trait unique to humans. In an interview with Scientific American, Timble answers various questions regarding his new book Why Humans Like to Cry. He states that “Tears are necessary to keep…
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