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Dacher Keltner — The Thrilling New Science of Awe

On Being with Krista Tippett

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The Physiology of Awe and Tears in Social Mammals

Goosebumps correlate with awe and getting close to others to face shared threats in mammalian evolution/nGreat apes show early awe of absorption and goosebumps when looking at waterfalls/nPhysiology is grounded in awe and spirituality, and is shared with mammals/nTearing up is part of pro-social physiology and Agus nerve activation/nCertain kinds of tears are produced when seeing something emotionally impactful

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