Thanks!
Why are exclamation marks used to denote characters? (like HPMOR!Harry)?
Where does that notation come from?
Apparently the world's happiest man is a Buddhist (they studied his brain). Just one data point.
Studies like this one claim that it reduces the negative and increases positive states.
Yep. Plus fix insecurities stemming from actual issues that will come up in a normal interaction, which do "hurt" your sociometer.
Agreed. There's a general sense of people being threats when you're socially anxious, versus being opportunities for connection when you're sociable.
Making Sense podcast.
The host speaks with great clarity and insight.
I like the science related stuff more than the politics.
Points to reliable sources and presents good arguments AFAICT.
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The first question is about epistemics, while the others are instrumental. Are there
equivalent questions for both, like "what are you trying to find out, and how"?