[Buddha-l] buddhism and brain studies

[jkirk]

Richard wrote:

>"But people do not lie unless they stand to earn either sex or
money for it. Now it turns out there is no >financial or sexual
advantage in lying about one's happiness. On the contrary, one is
more likely to get >paid or laid if one feigns being a little
depressed and in need of cheering up."

Lots of laughs here--but actually, people also lie to escape
being shamed. In the case of being asked questions by a stranger
researcher if they are happy, they are no doubt ashamed to admit
they are not happy--since admitting that runs contrary to
American ideas that we live in the best of all possible
countries, plus ideas of how Jesus saves, especially if you put
your trust in him and don't complain.

In addition, sorry to say that feigning being a little depressed
really helps nobody to get paid, unless you are out begging next
to a supermarket! (Check current economic situation.) 

Joanna K.