Science of Emotions
Are emotions our silent controllers?
4.2 (22)
39 mins
Learn how the brain's emotional and thinking systems intertwine to process emotions, revealing how neural circuits encode memories and trigger physiological responses, in this skoob. Also understand the role of amygdala and how it shapes our reactions, influencing everything from stress responses to behavioral patterns.
Ep 1:
The Universal Language of Feeling
Explore the hidden architecture of emotion—from Ekman's cross-cultural discoveries to the neocortex-limbic partnership and the amygdala's role in etching unforgettable memories into your mind.
Ep 2:
When Heartbreak Hijacks the Body
Heartbreak isn't just heartache—it's a biological emergency. Discover how your amygdala hijacks your body's systems and why your gut may be quietly speaking your emotions.
Discussions (16)
Lucy
Level 9 · 9 mo agoThe amygdala acting like a toxic drama queen and treating a breakup like the apocalypse is actually unhinged. That is absolutely foul behavior from our own brains lmao
Jeremiah
Level 9 · 8 mo agoEkman’s findings on universal emotions are spot on.
Dakota
Level 6 · 8 mo agoThe triune model is obsolete. Reducing complex neural circuitry to three distinct layers is lazy and ignores how the network actually processes data.
