Tina Shah
Dear Emotions: Vote for me! Sincerely, the Politicians
For those of us in the U.S., the fervor of the election season has only recently passed. From untold truths to outright lies, the political dialogue of our country is at its most heated. Those of us with an interest in the fate of our nation avidly watch the debates and tune into the news [...]
Scents and Senses: The Phenomenon of Scent-Triggered Responses
The holiday season is around the corner, which means family, friends, gifts, and food…lots of food. Not only do our taste buds bask in the delights of the season, but our noses are also filled with the sumptuous smells of feasts. The delicious scents of spices, baked pies, turkey, and gingerbread not only thrill our [...]
Music: An Adaptation or a Side Effect?
Humans have evolved all sorts of advantageous adaptations for survival and reproduction, the two aspects of living things that drive natural selection. Music, however, does not seem to directly benefit either. So why has it evolved as such a significant and indispensable part of human culture for over (at least) the last 35,000 years2? What [...]
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