An interesting article in the NY Times focuses on evolutionary psychological theory, cognitive psychology, happiness, and the motivational power of worrying. See: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/business/economy/15view.html?ref=science
The article begins with a quote from Amos Tversky which sets the tone for the topic: |“My colleagues, they study artificial intelligence; me, I study |natural stupidity.” Perhaps the point of the article is summarized in the following quote: |The point is that when misfortune befalls us, it’s not helpful to mope |around endlessly. It’s far better, of course, to adapt as quickly as |possible and to make the best of the new circumstances. And that’s |roughly what a brain forged by the ruthless pressures of natural |selection urges us to do. Busy, busy, busy. -Mike Palij New York University [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=10584 or send a blank email to leave-10584-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
