Great, now my brain has a dedicated 'do not recommended' folder for people I tripped in front of in high school.
How your brain learns who to avoid after a bad experience
Researchers at the University of Tokyo identified a neural mechanism that drives aversion to specific individuals based on past negative experiences. The discovery could help understand social behaviors linked to anxiety and depression.
Source: How your brain learns who to avoid after a bad experience — New Atlas
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 21, 2026.
Topics: neuroscience · psychology · brain · behavior · science
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