TED Talks Daily Can we choose to fall out of love? | Dessa
Aug 26, 2021
Dessa, a rapper and writer, shares her quirky journey to get over heartbreak through the lens of neurobiology. She humorously recounts her collaboration with a neuroscientist to train her brain to fall out of love with her ex. The discussion dives into how personal experiences of love shape artistic expression, and she reveals insights from fMRI scans showcasing the brain's complexities during romantic attachment. Dessa offers relatable wisdom on navigating the emotional turbulence of love, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own romantic journeys.
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Dessa's heartbreak and music
- Dessa, a musician, frequently wrote and performed sad love songs, becoming known for her romantic devastation.
- She realized her inability to move on from one particular relationship fueled her music.
Mapping love in the brain
- Inspired by Helen Fisher's TED Talk, Dessa sought to map her love in her brain using fMRI technology.
- She collaborated with Dr. Cheryl Ullman to recreate Fisher's study with Dessa as the sole participant.
Visualizing Love
- Dessa's fMRI scans revealed activity in brain regions associated with romantic love, confirming her feelings.
- Visualizing her love as a specific area in her brain gave her a target for her efforts to move on.