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Ep102 "Could you ever know what it’s like to be someone else?" (Part 1)

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Complexity of Understanding Emotions

This chapter delves into the intricate nature of personal experiences and the limitations of language in conveying emotions, emphasizing the unique understanding each individual has of feelings like grief and joy. It advocates for empathy and explores how literary fiction can enhance our capacity for empathy and understanding others through captivating narratives and scientific insights.

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