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The cultural shift over crying

Scholars, pundits, and followers of professional golf have observed a change in the culture over the last half-century: today, crying is not mocked as a show of weakness, but as a sign of emotion that distinguishes us as uniquely human. Correspondent Jim Axelrod looks at the newfound lack of fears over tears, and the evolutionary advantages of being able to cry.
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