“Studies have shown touch to be the primary language of compassion, love and gratitude - emotions at the heart of trust and cooperation - even more than facial expressions and voice. Touch is the central medium in which the goodness of one individual can spread to another. Touch is the original contact high.”
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Dacher Keltner
Dacher Keltner is a renowned psychologist specializing in the study of emotion psychology and human prosocial behavior. His research spans multiple domains from evolutionary psychology to positive psychology, making significant contributions to understanding human emotions and social behaviors. more
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