The Hot/Cold Empathy Gap: It’s Hard to Predict Behavior Until You’re In That Situation

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When you’re happy, it’s hard to understand those who are sad, and vice versa. We often don’t understand human behavior until we are in that situation and experiencing it first-hand. Psychologists calls this the “hot/cold” empathy gap.

The Psychology of Awe: Why You Should Seek More Mind-Bending Experiences

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“Awe” is an overwhelming feeling of amazement for something that is grand, special, or unique. It’s a positive emotion that can have a transformative effect on us, according to new research.