How Your Brain Feels Emotions: The Amygdala Hijack

Why is it that when we are faced with certain controversial topics or people, some of us feel so strongly toward that, while others merely pass it off as if it's nothing, continuing on with their life?

The term 'amygdala hijack' is used to describe an emotional response that happens when our brain overrides the logical side due to high levels of perceived, potential threat.
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— CHAPTERS —
0:26 Emotions vs. Feelings
1:34 Where exactly are the structures that makeup emotion in our brain?
2:41 What is an "amygdala hijack"?
3:38 How emotions are triggered?
4:12 Final takeaway

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