Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
Building Your Social Life With Wonder and Curiosity
Awe quiets self-focused mental activity, deactivates the DMN, shifts attention outward, fosters present-moment openness, and strengthens social connection and collaboration.
Collective effervescence enhances team motivation and cohesion by fostering shared emotional experiences during in-person interactions, making office presence vital beyond just work.