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The 'holy war' between Donald Trump and Taylor Swift may not be as senseless as it appears.
The collective power of fanatical fandoms, like Swifties, in the age of the internet, is a force to reckon with.
Enchantment by political figures or pop stars can give a feeling of completeness, blurring the lines between rationality and transcendence.

Writing has different motives including egoism, aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, and political purpose.
Writing is a way to communicate your current self in a moment of time.
Good writing reflects the creator at a specific moment and aims to communicate emotions effectively.

Good writing can make you believe things even without strong reasons.
Skewed data and absence of arguments can be veiled by good writing.
Persuasiveness of writing often relies on emotional impact rather than rational arguments.

Emotions significantly impact user attention and decision-making. We can design products that resonate with users by considering their emotional states.
Balancing functionality and aesthetics is crucial in design. Negative emotions may lead users to focus on functionality, while positive emotions may draw them to aesthetics.
Design strategies that consider emotional mapping, create emotional peaks, and provide feedback can enhance user experience and engagement.

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Gwendolyn struggles with economic challenges and feelings of guilt
Gwendolyn's sons have unique personalities and connection with their absent father
Dylan communicates with his deceased father, affecting Gwendolyn emotionally

Emotion can be a powerful persuasive tool that reinforces arguments or character perception when felt genuinely, while sentimentality can come across as forced or manipulative.
Critics noted a distinction between emotion and sentimentality in Steven Spielberg's films, where emotion moves the audience while sentimentality feels unearned.
The endings of 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Schindler's List' illustrate the difference between genuine emotion and sentimentality in storytelling, impacting how they are received by critics and viewers.

Life is short and unpredictable, so cherish moments with loved ones
Systems are intentionally designed to mislead and confuse, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying truths
Vulnerability and self-reflection are crucial, especially in a world where trust is eroding

Using both emotion and cognition to approach problems can help you get unstuck. If you're stuck in your thoughts, focus on how you want to feel. If trapped by your feelings, think about the best path forward and take the first step.
Physical movement can help you get unstuck creatively. When facing a difficult problem, go for a walk or engage in some form of physical activity without distractions. Let your body's movement guide your mind's flow.
To improve as a leader, embrace your position and responsibilities. Owning your leadership means doing what needs to be done and holding yourself and others accountable. Leadership is about making hard choices but sticking to them.

Laughter may serve a strategic purpose, including masking other emotions like anger.
Evolutionary biologists study laughter to understand human behavior in incongruous situations and for social communication.
The process of natural selection is likened to a startup's product development, evolving over time like an MVP.

Riots start with an inciting incident like a child being murdered or a holy symbol being desecrated.
Riots are tied to the seasons, usually happening in summer when the sun is seen as a weapon and a drug.
The word 'riot' originally meant dissolute living and extravagance, while today it also reflects delicate, bourgeois feelings.