The Jordan Harbinger Show 479: Lisa Feldman Barrett | Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
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Mar 9, 2021 
Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading neuroscientist and psychologist, shares insights from her book on the brain. She debunks the myth of the lizard brain and highlights how our brains are more adaptable than previously thought. Barrett explains how the brain's predictive power shapes our reality, influencing our decisions based on past experiences. She also explores the complexities of emotions and the brain's response to grief, emphasizing the individual nature of emotional expressions and the need for deeper understanding in neuroscience.
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Triune Brain Myth
- Jordan Harbinger and Lisa Feldman Barrett discuss the triune brain theory.
- Harbinger admits using the "lizard brain" concept, later revealed as false.
Triune Brain Theory Debunked
- The triune brain theory, popular in various fields, is false.
- It inaccurately describes brain evolution and function.
Left Brain vs. Right Brain
- The left-brain/right-brain distinction is largely a myth.
- While language is often left-lateralized, this isn't universal and doesn't define other cognitive functions.
