Daniela Schiller

In a fascinating conversation, Daniela Schiller, a leading neuroscientist and director of the Laboratory of Affective Neuroscience at Mount Sinai, delves into the malleability of memory and emotion. She discusses how fear memories form in the brain and the flexibility of emotional responses, emphasizing that our experiences are not hardwired. Schiller highlights ethical concerns around modifying traumatic memories and introduces the concept of the Human Affectome. The discussion also spans consciousness, social navigation, and the integration of neuroscience with philosophy.