The Good Side Of Having Emotions

Jargon is sometimes useful as it makes information concise and clear, at least to the experts. It also helps objectify the problem and create a certain distance, helping in situations (like in the medical field) where emotions may be detrimental to the situation.

Jargons ...

• An excuse can provide us a sense of control on our lives, viewing our mistakes as an anomaly.
• Shifting responsibility to an external force seems safer than a simple apology ("Sorry, I had a flat tire".)
• It helps maintain our social ties and positive perceptions of our coll...

In times like the current one, when we are all facing a pandemic that forces us to stay locked in our own houses, without any face-to-face interaction with a person other than the ones we share our house with, social learning seems to be the solution to fight both fear and depression. By means of...