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Perpetuation of Ignorance
The less people know about important complex issues such as the economy, energy consumption and the environment, the more they want to avoid becoming well-informed, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
And the more urgent the issue, the more people want to remain unaware, according to a paper published online in APA’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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Disney Parks: Mickey Mouse Brings Disney Magic to New York City
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KCET: Jason Travi and Mario Del Pero Pick L.A.’s 5 Best Burgers
There aren’t a lot of people who would attempt, or could stomach, tasting 30 burgers over the course of a few days, but that’s exactly what Mendocino Farms owner Mario Del Pero and chef Jason Travi did. The beefy marathon had a purpose: The two set out to create “the city’s most perfect burger” for Del Pero’s Blue Cow Kitchen + Bar, a new sandwich “think tank” set to open in downtown Los Angeles this coming February. But they had to see what was out there first, and in the end, they found what they thought to be the top five burgers in L.A.
Spoiler: Rustic Canyon, Lazy Ox Canteen, Father’s Office, Comme Ca & Umami.
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Trendland: iPhone Finger Painting by Jorge Colombo
These New York paintings from Portuguese artist Jorge Colombo look like they could be watercolor on canvas, but they are actually digitally produced. No photo references, no tablets, no brushes to wash: just his finger on the tiny iPhone touch screen! Drawn on location using an iPhone app called Brushes. Pretty Amazing!
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The Dark Side of Happiness
Now, though, there is gathering evidence that happiness is not what it may appear. A string of new studies suggests that the modern chase after happiness–and even happiness itself–can hurt us. Happy, it turns out, is not always the way you want to be. To be happy is to be more gullible. Happy people tend to think less concretely and systematically; they are less persuasive. A happy person is less likely to discern looming threats.
And the chase itself can backfire: The more you value happiness, it turns out, the more unhappy you will become. The problem, a team of psychologists reports, is that when you focus too much on happiness, you are disappointed when happy events–your birthday party, say–don’t deliver a bigger boost. Which makes you unhappy. Reach for happiness with both hands, and it will abandon you.
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Intersection | Tokyo (by navid j)
