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Want a bigger brain? Start socialising more
In the 1990s, anthropologist Robin Dunbar suggested that the reason why humans had developed such large brains was so we could evolve with the growth and complexity of social interactions. Sure, understanding social situations can be difficult (ever been ghosted?), but our brains evolved to be bigger than necessary also because there are so many rewards associated with socialising. Interactions with people have given the human species not only advantages for survival, but have helped cure the loneliness epidemic that can literally kill, so we got big brains in order to connect with each other, and get better at doing it.
This is why festivities and social events are still so important around the world, we implement days in the calendar to come together and celebrate, because it’s literally crucial for our survival.
So, wanna live a long, happy life? Here are some social events from around the world to add to your social calendar.
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BRAZIL CARNIVAL
The Portuguese brought the practice of Carnival to Brazil around 1850, and has since been held annually to mark the start of Lent. What is a religious tradition has become a global event, where 100,000s of tourists from across the world flock to Brazil to see the parades, elaborate costumes, music, dancing and balls.
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ITALY
Italy is basically one big festivity all year round, often ranking as one of the friendliest countries in the world due to its importance on culture, family and traditions. It’s also important to note that Italy has one of the longest life expectancies in the world, often being attributed to not only their healthy, Mediterranean diet, but big focus on social interactions in daily life, which is integral not only to big brains, but healthy hearts. So when in Rome, do as Romans do (your brain depends on it).
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THAILAND
Last, and definitely not least, is Phi Ta Khon, or Ghost Festival in Thailand that takes place between March and July. Phi Ta Khon consists of dressing up as a ghost and waving wooden phalluses around (sounds like an average Tuesday) while competing in a series of games and contests. The festival is rooted in Buddhism and follows the story of one of Buddha’s past lives. In this life, he was a prince who was presumed dead, once he returned home, however, the celebrations were so huge they were said to “wake the dead.”
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