Dr. Immordino-Yang: How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning
Huberman Lab
The Importance of Emotions in Development
Emotions play a vital role in human development, as they help us make meaning of our experiences and navigate the complexities of the world. From a young age, children begin to connect their physiological sensations to mental states, beliefs, and even creative expressions like poems and love songs. As their knowledge base grows, they add more examples to these feelings, deepening their understanding. It is suggested that there are 10 to 30 core emotions along a continuum, ranging from slight variations of love to extreme anger, which serve as the foundation for our emotional experiences. This simplified way of thinking allows our nervous system to effectively navigate the infinitely complex world and respond to its surprises. The ultimate goal for every organism is to survive and, in many cases, make more of themselves, whether through ideas, work, or art. Although this conceptualization may be overly simplistic, it provides a framework for understanding the essential role of emotions in human development.
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