😱😫🤤 Emotions: What is their nature? Do they help or hinder?
Details
🤯🧠💻 Psych Out - Emotions, what are they exactly and what are they useful for?
What, When, and Where
😀 Type: A group discussion event
🗓️ Date: Sat, May 23rd
🕒 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Central Library - 9th Floor rooftop garden terrace ☀️🌿
Short summary
Everyone understands we have emotions but none of us agree on what they are. Some think it is what makes us humans, while others would rather get rid of them all together. In a time where mental health, psychology, and intelligence is entering into the conversation, it's important that we take the time to truly examine what emotions really are, why they were evolved, how they help or harm us, and what role they will play in society moving forward.
Discussion Materials
The neuroscientist for this week will be Lisa Feldman Berrett. She is the author of How Emotions are Made and is a leading voice in the field.
She gives a summary of her approach in this video. Please watch the video. It will be the starting point for the discussion.
TED Talk
https://youtu.be/0gks6ceq4eQ?si=6L6TuKxn6noLEBoL
Discussion Format
- Quick intros with starting question
- Discuss video (link above ☝️)
- Breakout into small groups
- Regroup for final discussion
- Wrap up and mingling
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