Short Wave I'm Crying Cuz... I'm Human
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Dec 30, 2022 Tears are more than just droplets; they carry the emotional weight of our experiences. The conversation explores different types of tears, emphasizing emotional ones as unique to humans. Listeners learn how crying serves as a vital social signal and a bonding mechanism. The hosts discuss the intricate mix of emotions tied to weeping, illustrating how joy and sadness interplay in our lives. Cultural influences on crying are also examined, revealing the pressures surrounding emotional expression.
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Three Kinds of Tears
- Tears come in three types: basal, irritant, and emotional.
- Basal tears, from the lacrimal gland, keep eyes moist and clean.
Darwin's Tear Theory
- Charles Darwin dismissed tears as useless byproducts of facial muscle contractions.
- He saw them as having no survival function.
Irritant Tears' Purpose
- Irritant tears protect our eyes from environmental threats, such as onion's allicin.
- They flush irritants and fight germs with lysozyme.