The legends that anthropologists tell each other around the campfire say that people originally would wave to greet each other as a way of showing that their hands were empty — they were unarmed, and so safe. Come into the firelight, then. Share some mastodon meat. Let’s be pals.
I guess that’s a good story with which to launch this blog. It’s overdue — I’ve wanted to follow up on my book on social intelligence with a blog for a few months now, but have been sidetracked by various things such as moving across the country. Anyway, here we go.
The point of the blog is this: we are actually pretty amazing creatures, but particularly in the ways we have been constructed to be so good at interacting with each other, relying on each other. Even more amazing, is the way our minds and brains literally influence each other. When you walk into the room, you change the brain chemistry of everyone else who is there. When you really start to think about this, it can shake your very picture of who you are.
I hope to share some reflections here that will be fun and helpful. Hands are open, I’m unarmed. Welcome.
