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How emojis can make us better humans

It’s happened to the best of us: you are running late to a doctor’s appointment, so you drive 60 km/h in a 50 zone. You pass a speed camera and a ☹ appears. Immediately, you slow down and start to feel bad about having broken the rules. How can a simple drawing cause such strong emotions?

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Post by Helena Olraun at Donders Wonders
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Written by Natalie Nielsen On September 21, 2023
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