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The article discusses an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, featuring the work of artist Mark Rothko. The exhibition focuses on Rothko's smaller scale works and explorations on paper, showcasing his evolution from figurative and landscape paintings to abstract compositions. The exhibition also highlights Rothko's use of color and light to evoke emotions and create a sense of contemplation. The article emphasizes the intimate and reflective nature of Rothko's paintings on paper, contrasting them with his larger, more monumental works. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to explore Rothko's full vision, as many of his works from the 1950s and '60s have been held in private collections. [Extracted from the article]

Katy Bishop is an abstract artist from Los Angeles known for her expressive and vibrant paintings. Her works range from bold and colorful abstracts to subtle and harmonious pieces. Bishop uses alcohol ink on various surfaces such as synthetic paper, canvas, and plexiglass, embracing the unpredictability of the medium. She has held successful solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, and her art has been featured in group exhibitions worldwide. Bishop has received prestigious awards for her artwork and is a member of several art associations. Her work can be found in private collections in the United States and Japan. [Extracted from the article]

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This article from Scientific American presents a math puzzle that requires nonmathematical thinking to solve. The sequence of numbers is presented, and readers are invited to determine what comes next in the pattern. The author mentions that mathematician John Horton Conway wrote a paper about the pattern and its variants. The article concludes by directing readers to visit the Scientific American website for the solution to the puzzle. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Northwestern University have published a paper discussing the use of attachment theory and emotion science in family therapy. The paper focuses on four therapeutic models: Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. The researchers emphasize the importance of collaboration and learning from different models to effectively intervene in a relational and empathic way. The paper provides summaries of each model and highlights from a summit on attachment and emotion in family therapy. This research has been peer-reviewed and is available through the journal Family Process. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Ahmedabad University in Gujarat, India discusses the limitations of European and American theories of emotion in psychology and proposes a theory-based framework for emotional transformation through understanding Indian concepts in ayurveda, yoga sutras, and the natya. The paper suggests that the Indian conceptualization of peace, known as Santa, allows for a radical re-emotion or experiencing and articulating well-being. The research concludes that these culturally relevant models can inform global psychology theory and practice. The full article can be found in the journal Culture & Psychology. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Valencia in Spain discusses the relationship between positive psychological factors, such as well-being and positive emotions, and sports performance. The study conducted a systematic review using various databases and identified 11 papers that highlight the positive aspects of sports practice. The research concludes that intrinsic motivation is the most effective way to achieve high levels of performance and personal satisfaction. This information may be useful for individuals interested in exploring the benefits of sports on well-being and performance. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology in Patiala, India, discusses the impact of intelligent and immersive digital applications on users' psychological parameters. The study found that immersive applications have a higher level of user engagement compared to non-immersive applications. The research also explored the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance user engagement and realism. The study utilized the Emotiv Insight device to analyze cognitive parameters in both immersive and non-immersive applications. [Extracted from the article]

The text explores the story of Stanley, a young man struggling with depression and feelings of not fitting in. He contemplates undergoing a procedure called Echoing to change his personality and find happiness. However, his sister and friend believe that changing oneself in such a way is not the solution. After the procedure, Stanley becomes Lee and faces the consequences of his decision, including the loss of relationships and a sense of detachment from his own emotions. The text raises questions about happiness, identity, and personal struggles. [Extracted from the article]

In recent years, the connection between emotions and cooperative behavior has received widespread attention. Aiming at the limitations of the emotional state hypothesis in the traditional spatial evolutionary game model, this study introduces a novel memory-based emotion mechanism. By treating emotion as a variable that can be measured and accumulated, and incorporating it into a network reciprocity model, this paper explores how emotion affects cooperative behavior in social dilemmas with different dilemma strengths. It is worth noting that the accumulated length of memory for emotions is variable. Using Monte Carlo simulation, the study analyzed the roles of positive and negative emotions in three social dilemmas and their specific effects on cooperative tendencies. The findings of this paper emphasize the importance of emotional dynamics and suggest that emotions can address some difficult problems. We propose potential applications of this mechanism in social governance and policymaking. • Introduce a memory-based emotion mechanism into network reciprocity, which quantifies and accumulates emotions as factors influencing cooperative behavior. • Emotions emerge along with the process of comparison with local neighbors, with the length of memory being variable. • Emotions are categorized as positive and negative. Positive emotion can facilitate emergence of cooperative behavior, while negative emotion makes the evolution of cooperation more difficult. • From the analysis of dilemma strength across various models, it is evident that integrating emotion into evolutionary games can solve the dilemma problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides summaries of two books. The first book, "Marta Vol I Self Publish" by Dave Rogers, is a memoir that takes readers to the streets of 1980s New York City. Rogers recounts his childhood spent with his best friend, Marta, engaging in street art and evading the police. The memoir is raw and brutal, filled with heartbreaking experiences. The second book, "I Feel Real Guilty Life to Paper Publishing" by Jane Epstein, is an emotive memoir that explores the long-lasting impacts of childhood trauma, specifically sibling sexual abuse. Epstein shares her story with raw honesty and transparency, hoping to inspire others to face their fears and make a difference. Both books offer powerful and harrowing accounts of personal struggles and resilience. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic challenges the traditional understanding of environmental anxiety as a psychopathological condition. The report offers an existential-phenomenological interpretation of environmental anxiety, suggesting that it can be seen as an existential attunement with transformative potential. The research highlights two key characteristics of environmental anxiety: its ability to reframe the aesthetic perception of nature and its impact on the subjective constitution of meaning. The report also discusses the distinction between naive and radical forms of environmental hope, arguing that the latter can motivate individuals to take pro-environmental action. [Extracted from the article]

Numerous studies have explored the relationship between cooperation and inter-individual trust. However, the understanding of the dynamic interaction process of trust among networked agents with bounded rationality remains limited. To bridge this gap, this paper develops an evolutionary game model that incorporates a trust perspective considering emotional scaling. Trust is quantified based on individuals' limited memory of interaction experiences, acting as a perturbation factor that influences cooperative strategies. The role of emotional factors, particularly guilt and anger, in trust formation is emphasized. Extensive numerical simulations reveal that introducing trust greatly enhances cooperation in the system, especially in networks with lower randomness. Trust-based cooperative decision-making demonstrates evident historical path dependence characteristics. Notably, the effects of emotions differ. Guilt effectively motivates defectors to switch strategies, thereby enhancing cooperation. In contrast, the influence of anger on cooperation diminishes as it becomes intertwined with other factors during the trust-building process. The empirical results of higher returns for low-trust groups have also been validated in this paper. Overall, this work contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying cooperation formation. • A trust-based evolutionary game model with emotional scaling is developed. • The emphasis is on the interaction between network structure and emotions. • Trust-based cooperation exhibits clear historical path dependence. • Guilt and anger emotions have distinct impacts on the emergence of cooperation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Millions of people are turning to AI-powered chatbots for emotional support and mental health assistance. While some experts believe that AI can express empathy more openly and tirelessly than humans, others question whether AI can truly be capable of empathy and worry about the consequences of relying on machines for emotional support. AI chatbots can identify human emotions and respond appropriately, but they lack the nuanced understanding and intuitive awareness that are essential components of empathy. The effectiveness of AI empathy also depends on how users perceive and emotionally connect with the AI, and there are concerns about the potential manipulation and exploitation of emotions by AI. Despite the convenience and accessibility of AI chatbots, some argue that relying on machines for empathy may change the nature of empathy itself and hinder opportunities for genuine human connection. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has found that people experience the highest levels of impatience as they approach the end of a waiting period, regardless of how long they have already been waiting. The study, which measured consumer reactions to real-world events such as election results and vaccine arrivals, suggests that this impatience is driven by people's desire for closure. The findings have important implications for marketers and provide psychological insights for all of us. The study was published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. [Extracted from the article]

A preprint abstract discusses the possibility of reappraising parents through non-suggestive questions and the potential impact on emotions and memories. The study found that reappraisals of past situations can lead to changes in memories of emotions, specifically in relation to happiness in childhood. The results suggest that non-suggestive prompts may lead to reappraisals of parents, which can affect emotions and memories. The researchers suggest that this information should be considered in therapy, but whether it should be part of informed consent is open to debate. [Extracted from the article]

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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Malaysia Sabah explores the use of data mining and machine learning techniques to predict game-induced emotions using electroencephalography (EEG) data. The researchers aimed to fill a gap in the field of game-induced emotion recognition by evaluating the performance of a ruleset algorithm and its application to EEG data. The study found that the algorithm achieved high accuracy in classifying game-induced emotions, demonstrating the potential for accurately predicting emotional states based on EEG features. This research contributes to the understanding of the relationship between EEG signals and human emotions during computer gaming. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Nanjing Normal University in China explores how leaders can influence employee creativity through interpersonal emotion management (IEM) strategies. The study suggests that leader problem-focused IEM positively affects employee creativity, with psychological safety mediating this relationship. Additionally, organizational justice moderates the relationship between leader problem-focused IEM and psychological safety, as well as the indirect relationship between leader problem-focused IEM and employee creativity. This research provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to enhance employee creativity. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a study that examines the relationship between self-efficacy, basic psychological needs, and emotions in higher education teaching. The study, conducted with 103 university teachers in Germany, found positive associations between self-efficacy and basic psychological needs. Additionally, self-efficacy and basic psychological needs were found to be positively related to positive emotions. However, not all emotions had significant associations with all basic psychological needs. It is important to note that this study is a preprint and has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]

Anita George, a Victorian artist, has developed a unique approach to calligraphy that breaks away from traditional rules of consistency and uniformity. In her work "Tictoc, the pendulum swings," George engages in "freeform writing" to convey emotion through mark-making. The words and phrases in her work are not meant to be legible, but instead communicate significance through their form. George's use of ink and organic bursts of color adds to the swift rhythms of line and form, capturing her experience of the passage of time. The artwork is available for purchase at a price of $550. [Extracted from the article]

Total Film magazine takes readers inside Pixar Animation Studios to explore the making of Inside Out 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed animated film. The sequel will delve into Riley's teenage years, exploring themes of puberty, hockey try-outs, and the introduction of new emotions. The filmmaking team, including director Kelsey Mann and producer Mark Nielsen, discuss the creative process and the addition of new characters such as Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy. The article also highlights the design and animation techniques used to bring the film to life, including the creation of Riley's belief system and the contrasting camera styles used for the human world and the mind world. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the evolving nature of mental-performance coaching for athletes. Topics include the shift from striving for a perfect, flawless performance to embracing mindfulness and resilience to manage chaos, the focus on handling moments of disruptive pressure when standard mental skills fall short, and training the mind to be ready, resilient, and nimble to navigate difficult moments effectively.

A systematic review conducted by researchers at the University of Tasmania examined the relationship between climate emotions and mental health in adults. The review included 36 studies that primarily involved participants from high-income countries and were published between January 2020 and January 2023. The majority of the studies found a relationship between climate emotions and negative mental health. However, the researchers caution that the findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the lower quality of some of the included studies. They recommend future research to improve the conceptual clarity of climate emotions and explore potential causal and resilience factors, as well as consider vulnerable populations outside of high-income countries. The researchers also emphasize the need for increased collaboration between researchers and practitioners to improve conceptual coherence and practice. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a response to critiques of a book titled "The Philosophy of Envy" by Sara Protasi. The response addresses the competitive nature of envy and how different competitive contexts can affect its manifestations. The author argues that even emulative envy can be adversarial without being hostile or vicious. Anecdotal evidence and a case study of the friendship between long-distance runners Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat are used to support this argument. The response concludes by expressing gratitude for the critiques and the hope for further conversation within the philosophical community. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenge faced by women in school leadership roles who are often told that kindness and emotions have no place in leadership. It highlights the gender stereotypes that condition behavior in the workplace, where women may be criticized for being either too assertive or not assertive enough.

The article highlights the journey of a descendant transporting deceased relatives, contemplating their guidance and historical significance while navigating through unfamiliar terrain. It explores themes of family legacy, historical memory and confronting the past in a journey fraught with emotional and logistical challenges.

The article discusses the power of emotions and how they can be harnessed to overcome the loss of a business. The author uses the metaphor of a swimmer struggling in large waves versus a surfer harnessing the waves to navigate life after a business failure. Emotions are described as a behavioral motivator, and if controlled, can be leveraged to propel individuals out of difficult circumstances. The article emphasizes the importance of grieving the loss, self-reflection, and rebuilding one's sense of self before using the power of emotions to bounce back stronger than before. [Extracted from the article]

This article features an interview with Peter Wallman, the former ad man who currently chairs RM Sotheby's in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Wallman discusses his various interests and hobbies, including his love for cars, vinyl records, hi-fi systems, Riva boats, banjo cocktail trolleys, stoic philosophy, aesthetically pleasing items, and PG Wodehouse books. He also shares personal experiences, such as spending time with his late father and restoring his childhood racing bike. The article provides insight into Wallman's diverse passions and the sentimental value he attaches to certain possessions. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Counter Positive Technique, a new meditation method designed to effectively eliminate negative thoughts and emotions within 10 seconds to 15 minutes of practice. Topics include the technique's comparison with traditional methods, its application in overcoming harmful desires and chronic diseases, and its potential for daily use in developing positive habits and qualities.

Nia Akins, a first-time Olympian and track star, shares her experience of using music as a source of solace and inspiration throughout her athletic career. After a setback in 2021, Akins turned to songwriting and released several singles and an EP. She recently won the 800-meter final at the 2024 Olympic Trials and plans to bring a ukulele to the Paris Games to help her stay centered and stress-free. Akins also shares her top three songs that hype her up and calm her down, including "Yeshua" by UpperRoom, "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence + the Machine, and "Bulletproof" by La Roux. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from Leeds Beckett University explores how event professionals think about the future and navigate emotions through the use of provocative far future scenarios. The research highlights the importance of developing tools to overcome emotional barriers to future thinking and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders in conversations about the future. The findings have implications for industry resilience and strategic thinking, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other global challenges such as climate change. The study is available in the journal Event Management. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Children's Hospital Westmead in Australia explored the relationship between moral foundations, moral emotions, and moral distress in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses. The study found medium to large correlations between moral foundations and moral emotions, but only trivial to small correlations with moral distress. The researchers suggest that understanding these relationships may help mitigate moral distress in NICU nurses. The study was peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights for NICU administrators, educators, counselors, and nurses themselves. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada have explored the emotional toll that the last three years have taken on academics involved in community-engaged and activist research. The demands of the neoliberal university system, combined with the global crises and the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to anxiety and burnout among academics. The researchers argue that emotions play a crucial role in academic research, teaching, and praxis, particularly in issues of social and spatial justice. They emphasize the importance of holding onto emotions in these areas, given the ongoing global crises. The research has been peer-reviewed and published in the journal Emotion Space and Society. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of emotional competence (EC) in children's development and mental health outcomes. It highlights the lack of consensus on definitions and measurement approaches in the field, leading to inconsistencies and limitations in understanding and assessing EC. The article presents a unified theoretical framework for EC and introduces a new measure called the Emotional Competence Inventory for Children (ECIC) to assess EC based on this framework. The study validates the ECIC measure and demonstrates its strong psychometric properties. The article concludes by emphasizing the contributions of this framework and measure to advancing our understanding of EC and supporting children's emotional development and overall well-being. [Extracted from the article]

A new report discusses research conducted by Wenzhou University in China on the use of VR+music combination therapy to intervene in the emotions of patients with mental disorders. The study proposes a path strategy for this therapy and introduces an emotion recognition model based on EEG signals to quantify its therapeutic effect. In the experiment, the observation group showed higher PSD of the theta, alpha, and beta EEG bands, and there was a statistically significant difference in the CERQ-C scores between the observation and control groups. The treatment adherence rate and intervention satisfaction of the observation group were both high. For more information, the full article can be accessed through the provided link. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom have developed a new database called MGEED (Multimodal Genuine Emotion and Expression Detection), which is the first publicly available database to contain facial optomyography (OMG) signals. The database consists of 17 subjects and includes over 150,000 facial images, 140,000 depth maps, and various physiological signals such as EEG and ECG. The researchers developed an emotion recognition method based on multimodal signal synchronization, feature extraction, fusion, and emotion prediction, and found that fusing visual, EEG, and OMG features resulted in superior performance. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Misiones have conducted a study on sentiment analysis (SA) and emotions in the context of training language and culture. The researchers used comments from a survey conducted during the pandemic to create a corpus for SA, focusing on the emotions and sentiments of students in challenging situations. They utilized a post-cognitivist approach to analyze the emotions and sentiments through SA with the Spanish lexicon in the economics of education. The study concludes that while SA and emotions are helpful, combining this technique with other qualitative and computational methods is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of emotional experiences within their respective contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Dalian Minzu University in Dalian, People's Republic of China, have developed a new model for expression recognition in the field of psychology and psychiatry. The model incorporates an adaptive multi-end fusion attention mechanism and an object detection structure to extract information from different regions of the human body and face. The researchers found that this fusion approach achieved an average accuracy of 34.51% in the Emotic contextual expression recognition dataset. The research has been peer-reviewed and published in Physiology & Behavior. For more information, readers can contact Bingyi Li at Dalian Minzu University. [Extracted from the article]

A new report discusses research findings on climate change and the increasing prevalence of eco-anxiety and associated emotions. Australians now consider climate change their top concern for the future, with some young people reconsidering their plans to have children. The report presents a qualitative analysis of Australian online news articles from 2022, examining emotions and discourses surrounding climate change. The researchers identify different conceptualizations of emotions and discuss ways in which the public can resist discourses that promote passivity in the face of ecological threats. [Extracted from the article]

New research from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the ethical implications of using mental health chatbots (MHCBs) in psychotherapy. The study questions whether MHCBs, which lack genuine emotions, can provide the same level of empathy and benefit to patients as human therapists. The researchers argue that further empirical research is needed to determine the validity of these concerns. However, they also suggest that ethical boundaries can be established through ongoing research to guide the use of MHCBs in clinical settings. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Drexel University explores the role of technology in supporting informal caregivers of individuals living with dementia. The study involved interviews with 12 caregivers to understand their needs and coping strategies. The findings revealed that caregivers desired technology to assist with utilitarian tasks, while still maintaining personal connections with the individuals they care for. As the disease progressed, caregivers faced challenges in balancing positive emotions with negative experiences. The study highlights the complexity of emotion work in caregiving and discusses when technology should or should not be used to support this work. [Extracted from the article]

If you have a good antivirus program at your back, you should be devoting more of your attention to potential hoaxes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Technology in Andhra Pradesh, India, explores the use of deep learning techniques to identify negative emotions related to suicide on social media. The researchers propose two models: a context-based bidirectional gated recurrent unit with multi-head attention and a convolutional neural network, and a lexicon-based bidirectional long short-term memory with multi-head attention and convolutional neural network. These models utilize transformer-based deep learning and have shown promising results in identifying emotions in text sequences. The study concludes that these models outperform existing methods in emotion detection. The research has been peer-reviewed and published in Applied Intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Warsaw explores the impact of language and text structure on the comprehension and emotional experience of official letters. The study, which involved 685 participants, aimed to understand how linguistic forms and text structure influence the reception of official documents and the emotions triggered by them. The researchers hope that their interdisciplinary findings will contribute to ongoing reforms in adapting official documents to their audience and bridging the gap between administrative offices and target audiences. The study has been peer-reviewed and published in the journal Language and Cognition. [Extracted from the article]

New research from Linkoping University in Sweden explores the ethical challenges posed by robot animals in dementia care. The study examines how individuals with dementia interact with these robots, perceiving them as either living beings, material artifacts, or something in-between. The research highlights the role of emotions in the sense-making process and emphasizes the importance of care workers prioritizing responsiveness to residents over ensuring transparency about the robot's nature. The study concludes that residents' emotional expressions serve as valuable indicators for care workers in navigating care situations. [Extracted from the article]