Neuro News Nanos
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Here are this morning’s:
* Why people in New York City won’t share a cab — people want instant gratification; they want everything immediately — what happens when there’s an argument, or someone is talking on a phone?
* Do hand sanitizers work? — not so much — but the feeling that you’re “doing something” may be worth a couple dollars (except for how I just burst your delusion bubble with this post… you’re welcome)
* Artificial modification of the human skull — present on every inhabited continent and at various periods in human history and prehistory — it even appears in the archaeological record of Neanderthals
* Can some negativity improve your relationship? — yes — expressing negative emotion is associated with positive relationship outcomes
* The future of neurocognitive warfare — a certain form of stimulation embeddable in a popular game or internet service (porn?) might reduce cognitive performance by only a fraction — but when considered over a whole army, it could make a difference to the overall fighting force
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Worth repeating #2: antibacterial lotions DO NOT kill viruses, though they’re even worth less than I’d previously imagined!
But the feeling of “doing something” is actually counterproductive if Purell substitutes for proper hand washing, or for waterless facilities (i.e. Port-a-Potties) that dispense hand sanitizers…