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Lobster Analogy
- Defeated lobsters can be revived with antidepressants, prompting them to fight again.
- This reveals serotonin's role in regulating status, emotions, and posture, similar to humans.
Gladwell and Asness: A Contrast in Agreeableness
- Malcolm Gladwell introduces Clifford Asness, a self-proclaimed "cut-up" known for his disagreeableness.
- Gladwell contrasts Asness's low agreeableness with his own higher agreeableness.
Tech Troubles and Agreeableness
- Gladwell's digital recorder malfunctioned during an interview with Clifford Asness.
- Embarrassed, Gladwell ran to Staples for a new flash card instead of asking the tech-savvy Asness for help.