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Thanks, Rachel. I'll add cortisol to my list.
Cheers,
Charlie
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  Well said, Charlie. We're also finding out how communication within social
  networks influences biological responses.

  * cortisol production: keeping secrets (even advising someone to keep a
  secret) increases cortisol production (free salivary), while communicating
  affection can lower cortisol production...

  Best wishes,
  Rachel

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  Anthon, thanks for bringing the article to our attention.
  http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13176775&fsrc=nwl<http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13176775&fsrc=nwl>
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  I've used the "Dunbar Number" since it's publication in developing many of
  my social dynamics models. I believe the Dumber Number can only be
  realistically applied to groups that at least occasionally meet
  face-to-face. That is because face-to-face interactions also bring into play
  hormonal and neurological changes in people involved which are
  minimized/excludes in virtual relationships.



  The new field of "social neuroscience" in the past 5 years has made some
  groundbreaking discoveries (and continues to do so) about our
  neurological/chemical activities that take place in our face-to-face
  interactions as summarized below:



  . Hormones: oxytocin and vasopressin promote trust and bonding.

  . Neurotransmitters: dopamine (enhances attention) and serotonin
  (reduces fear and worry).

  . Mirror cells: reproduces other person's actions/emotions in our
  brains.

  . Spindle cells: instantly choose best response among many.

  . Oscillator cells: regulate how and when bodies move together.



  Cheers,

  Charlie



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    Just-published short article in the Economist (free content) on size of
    social networks:

   
  http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13176775&fsrc=nwl<http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13176775&fsrc=nwl>
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