Mastodawn

Many #genes associated with #dog #behavior influence #human personalities, too
Researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed. Using population of 1,000 #goldenretrievers, they found a number of genes associated with behaviors within that breed. A high percentage of these genes turned out to correspond to regions of human #genome that have been associated with behavioral difference as well. But with very different behaviors.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/many-genes-associated-with-dog-behavior-influence-human-personalities-too/

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated.

Ars Technica

Eric Foltin 2d ago

Civilization Ends at the Goodwill Outlet
https://ericfoltin.com/civilization-ends-at-the-goodwill-outlet/
What’s a moment that made you question why humans insist on group activities? I hate group activities. Always have. Team-building exercises, group chats, family reunions, flash mobs, any situation where humans decide to synchronize their bad instincts. The most recent remi
#behavior #competition #conflict #culture #dailyprompt #Dailyprompt2165 #grouping #human #instinct #interaction #social #society

Darlan M Cunha 3d ago

Encontrei o distinto cavalheiro em pleno sono após a refeição, na área externa do Palácio das Artes, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil. Perguntado "Onde é a saída ?", respondeu: "Dr. Trump ? Não sei, não conheço." E voltou a dormir, algo assim aborrecido pelo incômodo.

I found the distinguished gentleman fast asleep after his meal, outside the Palace of Arts in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. When asked, “Where is the exit?”, he replied, “Dr. Trump? I don't know, I don't know him.” And he went back to sleep, somewhat annoyed by the disturbance.

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#humor #politics #people #cat #behavior #society #mimesis #symbiosis #camouflage
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Paul Houle 4d ago

😵‍💫 Targeted ultrasound can shape the brain's reward-seeking mechanisms

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-ultrasound-brain-reward-mechanisms.html

#ultrasound #brain #neuroscience #wireheading #tasp #reward #behavior

Targeted ultrasound can shape the brain's reward-seeking mechanisms

The nucleus accumbens is a tiny element of the human brain triggered when we experience something enjoyable, and used to help us learn behaviors that lead to rewards. A new study has shown for the first time that its influence on human behavior can be altered using transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS).

Medical Xpress

Paul Houle 4d ago

🙋 Is the 'hot hand' real? 'Jeopardy!' offers clues

https://phys.org/news/2025-11-hot-real-jeopardy-clues.html

#psychology #behavior #socialscience #hothand #probability #jeopardy #games #statistics #tv #television #culture #decisions

Is the 'hot hand' real? 'Jeopardy!' offers clues

Stanford researchers found that contestants bet bigger on Daily Doubles when they're on a streak—even though their performance barely budges.

Phys.org

Rajiv Chopra 6d ago

I was in a parking lot, waiting for my son, and I stood and watched the young men and women around me.

https://www.rajivchopra.in/p/notes-from-the-field-the-parking

Sometimes, when you stand and observe, you learn much, and you also get photo opportunities

#podcast #streetphotography #behavior

C. L. Nichols 6d ago

https://www.storyangles.com/post/human-behavior

Human Behavior.
Why We Do What We Do.
Theories and Influences That Shape Our Decisions.

#humanbehavior #behavior #StoryAngles #Science #productivity #humanity #life #sociology

Human Behavior

Why We Do What We Do. Theories and Influences That Shape Our Decisions. From our environment to our internal mental processes, various elements influence how we act and make decisions.A well-known theory about human behavior is conditioning, which involves learning through reinforcement. There are two main types of conditioning: classical and operant. • Classical Conditioning: This occurs when a person associates a stimulus with a particular outcome. If someone consistently experiences positive

StoryAngles

C. L. Nichols 6d ago

https://www.storyangles.com/post/human-behavior

Human Behavior.
Why We Do What We Do.
Theories and Influences That Shape Our Decisions.

#humanbehavior #behavior #StoryAngles #Science #productivity #humanity #life #sociology

Stephen Lloyd Auslender 6d ago

If you’ve ever wondered why people act and connect the way they do, The Factors Influencing Social Dynamics: How People Move reveals the hidden forces behind human behavior and social change, offering an eye-opening look at what truly shapes individuals and communities…

Discover more ➜ https://www.djoinerbooks.com/factors-influencing-social-dynamics/

#People
#Society
#Behavior
#MustRead

Eric Foltin Dec 22

I Don’t Judge Character, I Observe It
https://ericfoltin.com/i-dont-judge-character-i-observe-it/
Are you a good judge of character? People ask if I’m a good judge of character like it’s some parlor trick I picked up at a county fair. It’s not magic. I just don’t ignore what’s right in front of me. You can learn everything you need to know about someo
#attitude #authenticity #behavior #character #communication #dailyprompt #Dailyprompt2160 #decency #judge #judgment #pattern #people #RedFlags #watch

I Don’t Judge Character, I Observe It

Are you a good judge of character? People ask if I’m a good judge of character like it’s some parlor trick I picked up at a county fair. It’s not magic. I just don’t ignore what’s right in front of me. You can learn everything you need to know about someone by watching how they [...]

Eric Foltin