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Awe - Dacher Keltner - Neuroscience

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Exploring the Transformative Power of Awe

The chapter delves into the concept of awe as an emotion that arises when encountering vast mysteries, such as the amazement triggered by nature's grandeur. It discusses the differentiation between awe and other emotions like beauty, horror, and bliss, emphasizing self-transcendence. The speaker reflects on personal experiences, scientific aspects of awe, and the impact of this emotion on reducing the sense of self.

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