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LOL Misread Reveals Digital Distance
- A father misread "LOL" as "lots of love" and realized texts can mask true emotional connection.
- The story highlights how modern communication can reduce intimacy and understanding.
From Survival To Tending
- Human brains can shift from a defensive fight/flight state to an open tend-and-befriend mode.
- This integrated state enables empathy, connection, and deeper belonging.
Rat Pups Lose Play After Threat
- Rat pups stopped playing after a predator appeared and never fully resumed normal play afterward.
- The experiment illustrates how brief threats can create long-lasting loss of safety and spontaneity.