#140 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain
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Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sp5ar9">https://amzn.to/2Sp5ar9</a><br />
How Emotions Are Made (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GwAFg6">https://amzn.to/2GwAFg6</a><br />
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Lisa’s Website: <a href="https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/">https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/</a></p>
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<p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br />
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(00:00) – Introduction<br />
(07:27) – Falling in love<br />
(25:10) – Love at first sight<br />
(39:49) – Romantic<br />
(43:48) – Writing process<br />
(54:32) – Evolution of the human brain<br />
(1:08:41) – Nature of evil<br />
(1:17:23) – Love is an evolutionary advantage<br />
(1:21:59) – Variation in species<br />
(1:27:41) – Does evolution have a direction?<br />
(1:45:19) – Love with an inanimate object<br />
(1:49:37) – Just be yourself is confusing advice<br />
(1:59:49) – Consciousness<br />
(2:06:26) – Book recommendations</p>