Thursday, 6 November 2014

Why it's wise to gamble first, eat later

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According to conventional wisdom, people in an agitated emotional state tend to make bad, impulsive decisions. Fear and anger often lead us to take actions we later regret.

But a more recent line of research suggests there is much to be said for the intuitive wisdom of the body. According to mind-body oriented scholars such as Antonio Damasio, uncomfortable sensations that inhibit our normal thought patterns can sometimes provide valuable guidance.

A research team led by Utrecht University psychologist Denise de Ridder suggests these thinkers are on to something — at least when the unpleasant...

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