It's interesting how truth can be revealed through empirical research and also art. As someone who started out as purely a math, physics, hyper-rationalist typ

It's interesting how truth can be revealed through empirical research and also art. As someone who started out as purely a math, physics, hyper-rationalist type of person, I used to think truth could only be found in empirical studies like this one. However, the results of this study became apparent to me several years ago, largely due to watching the film Princess Mononoke. Since then, I've lived a happier more fulfilling life. @nazgulnarsil: I think both (the study and the film) have extremely applicable conclusions that make them worthwhile to pay attention to: Since there is a multiplier effect on all of your actions, don't do bad things and do do good things. Or more simply, Karma exists. Just because the conclusion is simple, doesn't mean it can't have powerful effects.