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Exploring Human Emotions and Psychiatric Disorders through Optogenetics
The chapter delves into the book 'Projections, The New Science of Human Emotion' and explores various mental disorders like mania, autism, eating disorders, and dementia. It discusses the concept of projections in neuroscience and psychiatry and the use of optogenetics to understand brain functions, while also reflecting on the speaker's journey from a love of words to a career in psychiatry. The discussion highlights the connection between emotional states, decision-making processes, and the future implications of optogenetics in psychiatric treatment, along with ethical considerations surrounding its use.