"The large prefrontal cortex is the uniquely human piece of the brain... For better or worse, humans have a complex capacity for modulating pain, for dwelling on its unpleasantness or suppressing it altogether." - Sports Illustrated
When you watch an insect land and bite, you feel the pain instantly. If it sneaks up on you, you might not notice for several days.
When someone makes a comment or gesture, we can regard it deeply, or dismissively. Dismissively helps keep things on a light and even keel.
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