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I think the article answered that, oddly enough - the liars may not have done any actual science, but they told a great story. Apparently that's enough!
It may have made them happier in life and in love, but what about the rest of us? Does it make you happy to see funds wasted on "research" like this?
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What should I read to learn more about "our internal and external conflicts"? Genuinely interested
I've become a huge fan of Jiddu Krishnamurthi over the last year. A bunch of his talks on youtube.
So how does one become a good storyteller? Obviously it takes experience but is there a book that anyone can recommend to get an edge?
Storytelling is learned as a child, think about it - every day child comes home and tells mummy all about their day. In this circumstance mummy can say 'very good, now play over there!' or they can ask questions about the story, e.g. ask for details to be explained or parts told again. It is this storytelling ability learned as a child rather than anything that can be done as an adult. You could learn and master ever…
I'm not a bad storyteller. I just like to think about the future and discuss ideas with people, rather than think about the past and discuss events.
You know its going to be pure garbage when the title is 'Doing X makes you happy!! '. Fuck these studies that can never be reproduced even under the exact circumstances. These charlatans continue to be allocated funds instead of going to jail; despite being exposed as frauds countless times. Just because reading stuff like this gives us good vibes doesn't mean we should continue wasting money on these "studies". Time…
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Can I ask where on the personality spectrum you fall? I am quite introverted, but also in a leadership position where, due to being placed in positions of increasing responsibility, have to talk in front of people semi-regularly. I've given some thought to joining TM for practice controlling nerves before speaking, do you have personal experience with the group?
I am a complete introvert and was more fearful of public speaking than probably anyone you know. That's why I joined toastmasters which was supremely challenging at first, but through repeated desensitization (i.e., practice) you become less fearful. Public speaking is still not my favorite thing, but at least it is not limiting my personal and professional growth. I can now give talks at conferences without having a…
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I've become a huge fan of Jiddu Krishnamurthi over the last year. A bunch of his talks on youtube.
I find it difficult to reconcile the rageface you display in your original comment on this thread with your being a Krishnamurthi fan.