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Dacher Keltner — The Thrilling New Science of Awe

On Being with Krista Tippett

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Is There a Difference Between Fear and Awe?

The social crises of our time are the crisis of emotional well-being or meaning, shared meaning. The idea I'm separate and different from others and have no connections has really risen dramatically. And awe is a compass to use your language of meaning. It activates this old evolved sense that I should care for the air and the other beings around me.

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