Sociology
Emotional Energy in Interaction Ritual Chains and Group Solidarity
Quick fact
Sociologist Randall Collins argues that the emotional buzz you get from a good interaction isn't just fleeting – it's a long-term 'emotional energy' that can be stored, and people with high emotional energy tend to become leaders in group settings.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever left a great concert feeling invigorated and closer to the people around you? What if that feeling isn't just a mood, but a social resource that can be accumulated and spent?