Daydreaming seems unproductive, but it’s worth trying to master it; daydreaming could potentially increase pain tolerance and reduce trolling, bullying, sadistic behavior and other habits caused by boredom. However, psychologist Erin Westgate found that most adults seem to have lost touch with this art; participants preferred killing bugs or receiving an electric shock to being left alone with their thoughts. The key to daydreaming? “You have to be the actor, director, screenwriter and audience of [your] mental performance” Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
