The article explores how cynical quotes, despite being misleading or false, resonate with people's frustrations and shape social perceptions. It underscores the danger of oversimplifying complex realities and erasing interdependence among societal roles. True understanding requires acknowledging this complexity and promoting responsibility rather than fostering blame. https://visionleon.com/why-false-quotes-feel-true/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost #systemsthinking #falsequotes #socialperception #cynicism #equity
Understanding Social Cynicism: The Reality Behind Quotes

Explore how cynical quotes misrepresent society and the importance of interdependence in overcoming social distrust and fostering equity.

The Resilient Philosopher
Can kindness make you more beautiful? New psychology research says yes

People perceived as kind are rated as more physically attractive, suggesting that prosocial behaviors shape beauty judgments. This highlights kindness’s role in social perception and could influence relationship-building beyond physical appearance alone.

PsyPost

We'll be kicking off this month's seminar in less than half an hour. Looking forward to this!

@edbaggs will be presenting on "Direct Social Perception", exploring whether social perception is best treated with the methods of psychophyics!

Event link, complete abstract, and other details on the ENSO Seminars webpage:

http://www.ensoseminars.com/presentations/past62/

#enaction #EmbodiedCognitiveScience #SocialPerception

ENSO Seminar Series

The March ENSO Seminar takes place tomorrow!

@edbaggs will be presenting on "Direct Social Perception", exploring whether social perception is best treated with the methods of psychophyics!

Thurs 2nd March @ 1300UTC

Event link, complete abstract, and other details on the ENSO Seminars webpage:

http://www.ensoseminars.com/presentations/past62/

#enaction #EmbodiedCognitiveScience #SocialPerception

ENSO Seminar Series