I came across some interesting articles in this week’s research that I thought I’d share with you:
The Neuroscience of Beauty: The same part of the brain that appreciates Michelangelo’s transformations of marble are also responsible for processing pain and disgust. That was unexpected.
Awe Actually Slows Down Time: Experiences of awe makes us feel like we have more time, leading us to be more generous and patient.
There are thousands of websites that claim to catalog awe-inspiring things. Here are a few I think actually do:
Tumblr: Tumblr posts tagged “Awe-inspiring.” Some great photos. And an Avengers GIF.
15 Awe-Inspiring Gingerbread Houses Self-explanatory.
What is the most awe-inspiring fact you know? Snarkiness aside, a fun conversation about the facts that blow people’s minds.
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