Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor at UC Berkeley, has dedicated his work to studying awe and its positive effects on our bodies and relationships. He found that experiencing awe deactivates the default mode network in the brain, activates the vagus nerve, and reduces inflammation. To experience more awe, Keltner suggests taking an “awe walk” and noticing the beauty and wonder in the world around us. Studies show that practicing awe can reduce pain and distress, decrease self-focus, and lead to overall well-being.
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The dystopian megacity bigger than Scotland where 2,600,000 cameras are always watching
Chongqing, a megacity in China with 30 million residents, is recognized as the world's most surveilled city, featuring an extensive CCTV network that monitors every street and neighborhood through a grid system. The city has nearly 2.6 million cameras, equating to one for every six residents, part of a broader mass surveillance strategy by the Chinese government, which aims to enhance public safety and support the social credit system. This system is perceived positively by...
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