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Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

So, what does this have to do with social media? People who use social media correctly tend to exhibit some of the more overt characteristics of people chemically influenced (and those who use social media badly exhibit either characteristics of teetotalers or people over-chemically influenced). Answers Yahoo!

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Zicam: Loss of Taste and Smell - The Reputation Management Fiasco.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In fact, it seems that the company does not want to acknowledge that its chemical compound may actually really have a negative impact on a small fraction of individuals. Maybe it actually is a chemical issue with the medication after all. As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us

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The 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men Reprise

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Penenberg’s ( @Penenberg ) Fast Company article: “Social Networking Affects Brains Like Falling in Love” examines research by neuroeconomist Paul Zak that suggests social networking triggers the release of the generosity-trust chemical in our brains: Oxytocin (known as the cuddle chemical). Revolutionizing Communication.

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