A parasympathetic panacea via our vagus nerves?

We could use that right about now.

It’s Monday. We are looking up at this week’s Sysiphean mountain. On the horizon in two weeks looms a massive event in the history of these United States, and in the history of democracy versus autocracy.

We are hardwired to pay special attention to fearful things. War, disease, climate change, fascism. Bills to be paid, kids to raise, votes to be co…