You Aren't at the Mercy of Your Emotions - Your Brain Creates Them

Explore groundbreaking research on emotions in this 18-minute TED Talk by psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett. Delve into her 25-year journey mapping facial expressions, scanning brains, and analyzing physiology studies to uncover the true nature of emotions. Discover whether facial expressions reliably indicate feelings, if emotions are experienced universally, and gain insights into what emotions really are. Learn how Barrett's extensive research challenges conventional wisdom and suggests we may have more control over our emotions than previously thought. Gain valuable knowledge about the brain's role in emotion creation and how this understanding can empower you to better manage your emotional experiences.

You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them | Lisa Feldman Barrett