Do We Make Better Group Decisions When Our Hearts Synchronize?
In recent years, the phenomenon of physiological synchrony has captivated behavioral researchers seeking to understand how human brains and bodies align during social interactions.

One compelling example that neuroscientist Michael Platt points to comes from studies of fire-walking rituals in Spain in which many members of a community gather to watch men walk barefoot over hot coals. Researchers looked at the heart rates of the firewalkers, their relatives, and unrelated members during the performance.
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