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research “blue minds” Blue mind is a concept developed by Wallace J. Nichols. Nichols conducts experiments to interpret the connections between neuroscience, happiness, and water. His data is a culmination of self reported experiences: how people feel around water and the effects they notice, studies of cognitive effects of water and nature with a deeper analysis of human responses to the color blue along with aquatics, and a look neuroscience, microbiology, microchemistry and human’s cognitive responses/ connections to water. His findings have enforced the concept that as humans we desire a connection to water and that by providing this connection we can begin to provide a source of relaxation, happiness, and mindfulness. Nichols published a book titled: “Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” in 2014 and has largely influenced the direction and research of this hypothesis.
research water interaction analysis
US percentages of “strong swimmers”
design approach experiential design
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58%
african american | strong swimmers hispanic, latino | strong swimmers caucasian | strong swimmers