Hush my Amygdala

Jul 22, 2008 19:43

Now this is interesting - oxytocin can inhibit feelings of social anxiety.

Of course, there's no such thing as trust in a bottle . . .

Ever notice when you're doing mindless repetitive tasks, how easy it is to screw up by getting distracted? Well apparently, your brain knows in advance that this is going to happen. Now just sit back and wait ( Read more... )

psychology, neuroscience

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queenlyzard August 3 2008, 00:48:29 UTC
Isn't oxytocin also the "fidelity chemical"? Was it you who mentioned the possible dark sides to marketing this... like using it on one's spouse as an anti-cheating measure, or companies using it to create client loyalty?

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dakyon August 3 2008, 01:16:19 UTC
The dark side of marketing can be pretty scary.

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