četvrtak, 09.08.2012.
Internet's Cat Obsession Justifies Itself In Cancer Ward
We're not sure it's ever been studied, but we're willing to bet that the glut of cute animal photos on the Internet is a testament to their soothing effect on the human mind.
So imagine you're a cat lover who can't see your own cat because you're in an isolated hospital ward for an unknown duration. Sure, you could look at cat photos on your computer, but maybe you get tired of staring at the screen.
Imagine, then, a private four-hour screening of thousands of cat photos sent in by strangers projected on sheets draped over your bed. You lie back, relax, and watch the cats flash above you; there's even a purring sound to bring them alive.
Read full story: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/08/158418566/internets-cat-obsession-justifies-itself-in-cancer-ward
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