Electronic/World Wide Web>Internet Article: Bosler, Cayte (Dec 18 2013), Make Time for Awe, The Atlantic, Retrieved on 2013-12-19Source Material [www.theatlantic.com]
Folksonomies: wonder awe Memes
19 DEC 2013
Understanding Awe
It can be hard to generalize what people consider jaw-dropping, but Vohs says research demonstrates what consistently creates an awesome experience. Travel ranks high. So does gazing at the cosmos on a clear night or watching a sensational film, as well as anytime we encounter massive quantities: colorful tulips in bloom, a bustling market in India, or a stunning school of fish. Novelty and perceptual vastness forces us into the present moment. The study underscores the importance of cultiva...The sense of wonder has health benefits, may open us up to learning new information, but what is it exactly?