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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain
Book • 2020
In this book, Lisa Feldman Barrett demystifies the brain through seven short essays and a brief story on its evolution.
She explains where brains came from, their structure, and how they function in tandem with other brains.
The book dispels myths such as the 'lizard brain' and the battle between thoughts and emotions or nature and nurture.
Barrett highlights the brain's primary role in controlling the body, discusses brain development, and emphasizes the social and cultural aspects of cognition and consciousness.
She explains where brains came from, their structure, and how they function in tandem with other brains.
The book dispels myths such as the 'lizard brain' and the battle between thoughts and emotions or nature and nurture.
Barrett highlights the brain's primary role in controlling the body, discusses brain development, and emphasizes the social and cultural aspects of cognition and consciousness.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Mentioned by
Andrew Huberman as a book that includes information about emotions but extends beyond that.


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Andrew Huberman as a world expert in emotions, whose work aligns with his framework for understanding emotions.


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Adam Grant as the subject of his podcast episode, focusing on her research on emotions.


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Mentioned by Dr. Gregory Kelly in the context of the brain's role in balancing resources.

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Mentioned by
Sean M. Carroll as the author of the book and a leading expert on the psychology of emotions.


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Mentioned by the host as one of Dr. Barrett's books, discussing her theory of emotions.

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Dan Harris as books written by his guest, Dr.
Lisa Feldman Barrett , who is an expert on human emotions.



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