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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 

as a book that includes information about emotions but extends beyond that.


Andrew Huberman

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Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett: How to Understand Emotions
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as a world expert in emotions, whose work aligns with his framework for understanding emotions.


Andrew Huberman

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Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
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as one of Dr. 

's books.


Steven Bartlett


Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Top Neuroscientist: Anxiety Is A Predictive Error In The Brain! Heres The Proof Your Brain Is Faking Trauma! Your Whole Life Might Be A Prediction!
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as the subject of his podcast episode, focusing on her research on emotions.


Adam Grant

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You have more control over your emotions than you think with Lisa Feldman Barrett
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as a new book coming out soon.


Lex Fridman

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#129 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works
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as a book coming out in the fall, covering ideas about the brain.


Lisa Feldman Barrett

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#92 Lisa Feldman Barrett: Balancing the Brain Budget
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as the subject of the podcast episode, highlighting her work on emotions.


Adam Grant

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You have more control over your emotions than you think with Lisa Feldman Barrett
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, referencing lesson five about the social brain.

Dr. Greg Kelly

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Fix What’s Making You Feel Old—From Joints to Mitochondria | Dr. Greg Kelly : 1296
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as the latest book by 

, discussed in the podcast.


Eric Zimmer


Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Understanding How the Brain Works with Lisa Feldman Barrett
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as one of the books written by 

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Dan Harris


Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Can You Really Trust Your Feelings? | Lisa Feldman Barrett & John Dunne
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as a great short intro to the human brain.


Lex Fridman

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#140 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain
Mentioned by Dr. Gregory Kelly in the context of the brain's role in balancing resources.

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#325: No More 3PM Burnout: How to Have A Successful Workday AND Energy Left for What Matters Most At The End Of The Day with Greg Kelly
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as one of her books.


Scott Barry Kaufman

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Lisa Feldman Barrett || Surprising Truths about the Human Brain
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as the author of the book and a leading expert on the psychology of emotions.


Sean M. Carroll

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123 | Lisa Feldman Barrett on Emotions, Actions, and the Brain
Mentioned by the host as one of Dr. Barrett's books, discussing her theory of emotions.

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Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - How the Brain Creates Emotions
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's best-selling popular science books.

Joe Sanok

Lisa Barrett

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Productivity: The Neuroscience of Reality: How Emotions Shape What We See with Dr. Lisa Barrett | POP 1222
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as books written by his guest, Dr. 

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Dan Harris


Lisa Feldman Barrett

How Your Emotions Are Made | Lisa Feldman Barrett
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as a recently read book about the brain.

Jennifer Passmore

Life and Marriage with a 5, Jennifer Passmore
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as books written by his guest, Dr. 

, who is an expert on human emotions.


Dan Harris


Lisa Feldman Barrett

Best of the Archives: How Your Emotions Are Made | Lisa Feldman Barrett
Mentioned as an example of scientific communication that is effective and accurate.

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