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Just my thoughts #0645

The human brain is controlled by the unconscious mind. Voting to increase US school funding usually gains more support in schools than in churches. Conversely, votes on abortion in churches are often more opposed than in schools. When asked if the location affected their decision, voters often dismiss it as nonsense. Humans don’t realize that their behavior is driven by the unconscious. For example, if someone is holding hot coffee during a meeting, they are more likely to see me as warm. If they have iced coffee, they might see me as cold. This is based on studies in cognitive psychology. We are motivated by the unconscious, even if we don’t admit it. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0268

Scaring people is often easier than comforting them. If someone frightens me to manipulate me for their own gain, it’s probably a scam. While seeking comfort can be an issue, fearing insignificant things is even more problematic. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”