social science

Rehabilitating Chimpanzees - A Labour Of Love

Like Humans, Chimps Also Prefer Less Friends Later in Life

As humans grow older, they lean towards smaller circles of known and trusted friends instead of actively seeking new ones. According to a new study, this behavior is not limited to homo sapiens - finding the same behavior in chimpanzees.
Science Times - Why Our Screens Leave Us Hungry for More Nutritious Forms of Social Interaction

Why Our Screens Leave Us Hungry for More Nutritious Forms of Social Interaction

Fundamentally, social media dispenses with the nuance of dealing with a person in the flesh and all the signaling complexities of body language, vocal tone, and speed of utterance. The immediacy and anonymity of social media also remove the (healthy) challenges of paying attention, properly processing information, and responding with civility.

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