Monday, January 28, 2008

the human yawn: empathy or ennui?

Alright, so human beings are empathetic. Do we really need a study to break it down for us? Really; sure it's interesting to consider, but ultimately, is this information going to alter anyone's reality? Sometimes I wonder how much money goes into this type of study.

On an unrelated note, it seems to me that those of us with canine companions may dispute the assertion that, "humans, uniquely, are able to imagine what someone else is thinking or feeling." Then again, can I provide evidence that my dog is aware of my emotional landscape? No, but I'm not sure that our relationship bears investigation.

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