Psychology
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Psychology
The Cynical Genius Illusion: Exploring and Debunking Lay Beliefs About Cynicism and Competence
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“Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the furthest thing from it.” – Stephen Colbert.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Michael Pollan • 5 highlights
amazon.comOverall, the researchers found that both deep and shallow conversations felt less awkward and led to greater feelings of connectedness and enjoyment than the participants had expected. That effect tended to be stronger for deep conversations. Participants who discussed the deep questions overestimated how awkward the conversation would be... See more
Getting beyond small talk: Study finds people enjoy deep conversations with strangers
