Natural Intelligence: What we and AI can learn from nature
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The Influence of Cytokines on Mood and Behavior
Exploring how cytokines in the immune system can impact mood and social behavior, potentially leading to feelings of sadness and social withdrawal. Discussing the evolutionary reasons behind the body's immune response signaling the brain to slow down and rest during illness, with recent research suggesting a possible increase in motivation to seek social connections for comfort.
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