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* '''2009-05-04''' [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/5270316/Anger-is-in-the-genes.html Anger is in the genes] "Isolation of a gene called DARPP-32 helps explain why some people fly into a rage at the slightest provocation, while others can remain calm. ... Those who had the "TT" or "TC" versions of the gene portrayed significantly more anger than those with the "CC" version. ... TT and TC versions are much more common in Western populations, with the researchers suggesting that demonstrations of anger can help people get ahead in life. ... Earlier this year it was reported that showing anger rather than repressing emotions is the key to a successful professional and personal life. ... those who keep a check on their frustrations are at least three times more likely to admit they have disappointing personal lives and have hit a glass ceiling in their career." (kudos: [http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcements-coolstuff-and-halliburton.html David Brin]) | * '''2009-05-04''' [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/5270316/Anger-is-in-the-genes.html Anger is in the genes] "Isolation of a gene called DARPP-32 helps explain why some people fly into a rage at the slightest provocation, while others can remain calm. ... Those who had the "TT" or "TC" versions of the gene portrayed significantly more anger than those with the "CC" version. ... TT and TC versions are much more common in Western populations, with the researchers suggesting that demonstrations of anger can help people get ahead in life. ... Earlier this year it was reported that showing anger rather than repressing emotions is the key to a successful professional and personal life. ... those who keep a check on their frustrations are at least three times more likely to admit they have disappointing personal lives and have hit a glass ceiling in their career." (kudos: [http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcements-coolstuff-and-halliburton.html David Brin]) | ||
| − | * [http://www.brainstages.net/4thr.html The Fourth 'R', or Why Johnny Can't Reason] by Dr. Herman T. Epstein: amazingly, studies show that over half of adult humans are "stuck" at a non-abstract level of reasoning. This information needs to be taken into account when planning the future of civilization, as it indicates that most people ''are not capable of the level of reasoning necessary to make sound decisions on major issues'' without depending on the opinions of others. | + | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20090501214103/http://www.brainstages.net/4thr.html The Fourth 'R', or Why Johnny Can't Reason] by Dr. Herman T. Epstein: amazingly, studies show that over half of adult humans are "stuck" at a non-abstract level of reasoning. This information needs to be taken into account when planning the future of civilization, as it indicates that most people ''are not capable of the level of reasoning necessary to make sound decisions on major issues'' without depending on the opinions of others. |
* '''2008-01-03''' [http://news.scotsman.com/scitech/One-in-three-people-.3636016.jp One in three people born stubborn (and if you don't agree, tough)]: "...scientists say they have pinpointed a gene – held by an estimated one-third of the world's population – which is nature's way of ensuring that some people keep on trying when the rest of us give up." This summary makes it sound like the gene allows perseverence in the face of adversity (refusal to admit failure), but the description of the study makes it sound like unwillingness to accept reality. Which is it? | * '''2008-01-03''' [http://news.scotsman.com/scitech/One-in-three-people-.3636016.jp One in three people born stubborn (and if you don't agree, tough)]: "...scientists say they have pinpointed a gene – held by an estimated one-third of the world's population – which is nature's way of ensuring that some people keep on trying when the rest of us give up." This summary makes it sound like the gene allows perseverence in the face of adversity (refusal to admit failure), but the description of the study makes it sound like unwillingness to accept reality. Which is it? | ||
* '''2007-10-22''' [http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_account/picking_election_winner_by_appearance_accurate_70_percent_of_the_time Picking Election Winner By Appearance Accurate 70 Percent Of The Time]: "Princeton psychologist Alexander Todorov has demonstrated that quick facial judgments can accurately predict real-world election returns." | * '''2007-10-22''' [http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_account/picking_election_winner_by_appearance_accurate_70_percent_of_the_time Picking Election Winner By Appearance Accurate 70 Percent Of The Time]: "Princeton psychologist Alexander Todorov has demonstrated that quick facial judgments can accurately predict real-world election returns." | ||