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…
Read MoreEmotion vs. Reasoning
What is the role of reason and emotion in decision making? Green Biz.com and Mashable, a social media information site, comment on the importance of this question and also go a step farther, delineating which one has a greater impact on behavior. Why does it matter, you ask. These are important questions especially in terms…
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