Wired for thrills

[howardwhite 6]

Another study on the wonders of the skydiving brain.

HW

[DON321 0]

Interesting study, Doctors spend alot of time figuring out why our brain tells us to jump from planes, but they need to spend that time on other shit like how to attach Real wings to my body so i dont have to come down.........

[JohnRich 4]

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"Researchers discovered that the memory center of the brain was linked to the reward center for the adventure seekers identified by the questionnaire. But the brains of safety-seeking volunteers showed a greater connection between the reward center and the frontal lobe, which contributes to following social norms and cognitive functions..."

Which means absolutely nothing. I'd like to see them answer why some brains are built to think differently. Nature or nurture?

[labrys 0]

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Nature or nurture?

Nature and nurture perhaps? The 2 are not exclusive, IMO.

Owned by Remi #?

[feuergnom 29]

on a light note, this study shows why certain types of skydivers are totaly immune to common sense and advice of their mentors

The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle

dudeist skydiver # 666

[howardwhite 6]

Well, if you didn't buy that one, here's the start of a press release on another one:

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Framingham, MA (May 28, 2008) /PRNewswire/ – A new study reveals that shopping and discovering an unbelievable fashion find produces a euphoric experience greater than sky diving, kissing or eating chocolate — increasing heart rates to 192 beats per minute, more than triple the normal resting heart rate of 60. While it has long been known that many women enjoy shopping—it is something they do willingly and often-now there is evidence that shopping does actually bring physical happiness.

It needs to be said that this "study" was commissioned by a department store chain.

HW