: In the 1920s and 30s, "vibes" referred specifically to the vibraphone , a jazz instrument known for its deep, ringing sound.
: Research into "emotional residue" explores whether environments "contain" leftover evidence of previous emotions, which our nervous systems may detect as unexplained good or bad vibes.
: Negative vibes often spread faster than positive ones due to a "negativity bias" in human evolution, where we are wired to be more attentive to potential threats or discomfort. Vibes as a "Vernacular Algorithm"
: We often "feel" a vibe because our brains subconsciously pick up on micro-expressions, vocal tones, and chemical signals (pheromones) in a space.