Summary of Lisa Feldman Barrett's How Emotions Are Made

Written by Milkyway Media

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G

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Listen to the Summary of Lisa Feldman Barrett's How Emotions Are Made in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Lisa Feldman Barrett's research challenges the classical view of emotions as innate and universal. She introduces the concept of "emotional granularity," showing that emotions are not linked to distinct physical patterns or neural fingerprints. Instead, emotions are constructed by the brain through a process called simulation, where past experiences inform our perception and response to sensory input. Barrett's theory of constructed emotion suggests that emotions are not natural responses but are actively constructed by the brain, shaped by social context and learned concepts...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Milkyway Media
• Release date: Feb 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798868770111