Archive for August, 2009

See the Power of Teamwork and Play – in Entertaining Ways

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Hear and see the beauty of teamwork in this gently corny video and this beautifully startling one.

Then watch this contagious public dance and this huge singalong.
Me to We in action can lift our spirits.

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The Extreme Downside of Group Solidarity

Monday, August 24th, 2009

When we belong to a group we gradually take stands on the extreme edge of that group’s opinions, counter-intuitively to fit in.  In so doing that group becomes more extreme in its views over time. That, in a nutshell is what Cass Sunstein describes in Going to Extremes. This behavior affects diverse groups’ choices including in churches, juries, elections [...]

I Knew What You Meant When You Touched Me

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Even when blindfolded, when touched just fleetingly we often recognize the emotion behind it. Even when touched by a stranger. Those touched in the study could identify the emotion (from eight, ranging from disgust to sympathy) more often than could happen by chance. Yet they were touched just five seconds.
More surprising to me, is that we are more [...]

Speed Dating Studies Reveal Ways to Increase Your Likeability

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

For finding love, a job or customers, speed-based events are increasingly popular with some people. They seem so efficient. And, if you’re on the hunt you probably want to be attractive to others. Then you may want to know the results of these speed dating studies.
Hint: Who’s on the move?
• Regardless of gender, those who [...]

Comfortable Way to Learn Faster – Together

Friday, August 7th, 2009

As a kid I spent much of one summer, sitting on the curb in front of my home, watching Mike, the cute boy across the street, riding his bike in daring ramp jumps in his driveway. (My “surprise” bike wouldn’t arrive until my birthday). Then Mike would speed out onto the street, closer to me, [...]

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