Emotional Ignorance
Dean Burnett
Misadventures in the Science of Emotion
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Emotional Ignorance (2023) explores why we have emotions and what purpose they serve in our lives. Written from a neuroscientific perspective, it examines the evolutionary reasons behind our emotional responses and investigates how these powerful feelings shape our behaviors and decisions despite their seemingly irrational nature.
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Neuroscience enthusiasts seeking to better understand human emotion People processing grief or major life changes looking for scientific and personal insights Anyone navigating emotional connection in our digital age