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In monkey studies, when a subordinate monkey is removed from the presence of the alpha male, its stress level goes down and it shows clear emotional signs of 't
by randcraw 5y ago
In monkey studies, when a subordinate monkey is removed from the presence of the alpha male, its stress level goes down and it shows clear emotional signs of 'thriving'.
I wonder if that might help explain this improved outlook on life among humans since covid arose, now that so many subordinates are working from home and no longer under the mindful eye of a less-than-beloved boss.
- PragmaticPulp 5y agoThe article includes a graph that shows well-being was depressed during COVID. Well-being didn't reach pre-COVID levels until into 2021 as lockdowns were ending. There isn't much mystery here: Average people do better when they're more social. > I wonder if that might help explain this improved outlook on life among humans since covid arose, now that so many subordinates are working from home and no longer under the mindful eye of a less-than-beloved boss. The raw numbers would suggest the opposite: That people reported worse life satisfaction during the times most associated with WFH.
- watwut 5y agoBasically, when you remove aggressive assholes, other sentient beings become happier? This can be reproduced in human prisons or boarding schools. If you are not locked with bully you are happier.