April 21st

To what extent is our social behaviour controlled by our brains chemistry?

I think our social behaviour is almost entirely based upon chemicals in our brain. if oxytocin can increase our trust, mood, arguments and general outlook on people. then there really leaves not much space in terms of social interactions that is not left to chemicals such as oxytocin.

Can we trust our feelings when making a decision?

I personally dont believe people should be making decisions when they are too happy, angry, sad, or confused. i find emotions tend to cloud a persons mind with thoughts that could lead to an individual favouring one thing over another even though it may not be a good choice for them.

How far can we trust the feeling of 'falling in love'?

Falling in love is considered a chemical feeling, but what determines what causes this chemical to be released when we see someone? studies have shown that a majority of what determines if we love someone is is body language and tone/speed of their voice, only 7% is up to what they say. its also found that it takes 90 seconds to about 4 mins for us to determine if we fancy someone. i personally feel maybe this is a bit like prematurely jumping to conclusions. someone could put on an "act" within that moment when we determine that we fancy someone. i guess thats why there is saying that first impressions are important.

To what extent should we chemically interfere with our feelings?

if we dont chemically interfere with our feelings, then how else are we meant to feel those feelings if they are brought up by chemicals? and can we even control the release of these chemicals?