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How Emotions Are Made

The Secret Life of the Brain

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How Emotions Are Made

Written by: Lisa Feldman Barrett
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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“Fascinating... A thought-provoking journey into emotion science.” - Wall Street Journal

“A singular book, remarkable for the freshness of its ideas and the boldness and clarity with which they are presented.” - Scientific American

“A brilliant and original book on the science of emotion, by the deepest thinker about this topic since Darwin.” - Daniel Gilbert, best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness

The science of emotion is in the midst of a revolution on par with the discovery of relativity in physics and natural selection in biology. Leading the charge is psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, whose research overturns the long-standing belief that emotions are automatic, universal, and hardwired in different brain regions. Instead, Barrett shows, we construct each instance of emotion through a unique interplay of brain, body, and culture. A lucid report from the cutting edge of emotion science, How Emotions Are Made reveals the profound real-world consequences of this breakthrough for everything from neuroscience and medicine to the legal system and even national security, laying bare the immense implications of our latest and most intimate scientific revolution.

“Mind-blowing.” - Elle

“Chock-full of startling, science-backed findings... An entertaining and engaging read.” - Forbes

©2017 by Lisa Feldman Barrett. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Biological Sciences Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Emotions Human Brain Health Mental Health Mathematics Medicine
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I am a big fan of neuroscience and research. This book is great at sharing complex concepts in simple form and through various research studies. I really enjoyed listening to it. #Audible1

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you just need to read or listen to this book. it could be world and life changing - if we let it be. we are the architects of our experience, and it really truly matters how we treat others.

an incredible work of science and compassion.

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We are prediction machines... Check this out and let Barrett's hypothesis turn your paradigm upside down.

We are not as reactively oriented as I thought

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Provocative introduction to the relationships between concepts, emotions, and the brain. High level popular science written by an expert that cares about her readers.

Emotions - More than you thought.

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This book will change the way you think about the brain structure and how it operates.

Great book

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