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Why a Yawn Travels Through a Room

A yawn is not just tiredness. It may be one of the body's old social signals: a tiny wave of shared alertness moving through the group.

By Habiterian Editorial · Facts · 3 min read

Executive summary

A familiar yawn can become a starting point for curiosity. Notice how everyday experiences prompt questions about people around us.

Key takeaways

  • A familiar yawn can become a starting point for curiosity.
  • Notice how everyday experiences prompt questions about people around us.

Topics

  • #BrainFacts
  • #SocialMind
  • #AttentionSignals
  • #HabiterianReader
  • #ReadingDopamine

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