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On social energy - by Max Langenkamp - Unruly Sun

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what makes an interaction energizing?

陳少梅 Chen Shao-Mei (1909-1954), From Twenty-Four Stories of Filial Piety Back as a student doing cognitive science research, my advisor was a ridiculously productive accomplished academic. The moment of peak stress each week was our weekly discussion. Every time after our meetings, I noticed the world relax. My whole being sighed in relief. Why does it take different amounts of energy to be around different people? At some parties, time stretches on like teeth awaiting a dentist. I feel slow, stupid even. With my closest friends, hours pass like a quick stream, flowing late into the night.…

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