Lisa Feldman Barrett: How Emotions Are Made.

Lisa Feldman Barrett joins me to discuss her book, How Emotions Are Made. Lisa is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience.

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Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior.

Dr. Barrett is the author of several books that have revolutionized the way we think about our psychology and neuroscience, including the book which we’ll discuss today, how emotions are made.

Dr. Barrett's Website: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/
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Outline
00:00 Dr. Barrett’s Bio
01:27 The Passion For Studying The Brain.
07:17 Is the Brain the Biggest Mystery in the Universe?
12:00 Is life’s purpose to create more life?
16:55 How Emotions Are Made?
23:40 Are emotions a social construct?
27:00 Can we create new emotions without the present?
36:23 The Body Budget
45:00 Can a body scan help you make better decisions?
49:00 Information overload & emotions.
55:23 Conclusion.
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