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d33psix t1_j9sfjuu wrote

Reply to Companion robots to mitigate loneliness among older adults: "Most participants (68.7%) did not think an Artificial Companion robot would make them feel less lonely and felt somewhat-to-very uncomfortable (69.3%) with the idea of being allowed to believe that an artificial companion is human." by Gueulemer

What an insanely bizarre bit of “social science.” This research obviously did not include a robot-forward thinking society like Japan, haha. They’re literally already using robot companions for elderly care and companionship.

Also the first and second questions have wildly different meanings and are barely even related. Who on earth is suggesting we lie to old people that their robots are human? I don’t think people like being lied to about most things, why would they be comfortable being robo-catfished?

Artificial companion robots can be robo-dog, cat, BB8 droid, baby Yoda, literally unlimited non-human options.

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baronvoncommentz t1_j9sdq52 wrote

Reply to A more mystical and insightful psychedelic drug experience may be linked to an enduring reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new research. The study is the first to characterize subtypes of the subjective psychedelic experience and link them to mental health outcomes. by memorialmonorail

I would love to see a detailed comparative study of mystical experiences through meditation vs through psychedelic drugs (and comparing each drug) for patients suffering from depression and anxiety - by age, sex, background (trauma vs non), and so on.

We could probably also further divide by combination of sound/aroma therapy - and help from a psychologist post trip to integrate the experience.

What actually helps, how much, and how does that differ person to person?

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Baccharis_pilularis t1_j9sbus8 wrote

Reply to comment by PerformanceNow in Brain changes in fighter pilots may cast light on astronauts during space travel: Study finds that pilots show ley changes in brain connectivity and they may function as suitable test subjects to learn more about space travel. by DreamingForYouAlways

I'm guessing from the extract that the brain changes are inferred to be a result of the pilots' spatial orientation & navigation demands; in which case, the study offers some interesting insights into adaptive brain development, but little useful info on the environmental effects of space (prolonged zero-g and radiation, etc.) on brain tissues.

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BeenBadFeelingGood t1_j9sbq4z wrote

Reply to comment by ItCanAlwaysGetWorse in Research suggests that school-based physical activity intervention, by way of increasing physical exercise classes to daily during school, is successful in reducing childhood obesity. Scientists found that obesity was reversed after 3 years. by Wagamaga

“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”

—socrates

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