😊Emotions are guesses that our brains construct based on past experiences and context.
😕Emotions are not universally expressed and recognized.
🤔Tech companies are trying to detect emotions in facial expressions, but emotions are not inherent in physical movements.
😮We have more control over our emotions than we think.
🔑Changing the ingredients that our brains use to make emotions can transform our emotional lives.
What are emotions?
—Emotions are guesses that our brains construct based on past experiences and context, linking the sensations in our bodies to what's happening in the world.
Are emotions universally expressed?
—No, emotions are not universally expressed and recognized. They can have different meanings in different contexts and cultures.
Can tech companies detect emotions in facial expressions?
—While tech companies are trying to detect emotions in facial expressions, emotions are not inherent in physical movements. The meaning of facial expressions comes from the context and interpretation of the observer.
Do we have control over our emotions?
—Yes, we have more control over our emotions than we think. By changing the ingredients that our brains use to make emotions, we can transform our emotional lives.
How can we change our emotions?
—To change our emotions, we can focus on changing the sensations in our bodies, our thoughts, and our interpretations of the situations we are in.
00:12Emotions are guesses that our brains construct based on past experiences and context.
03:02Emotions are not universally expressed and recognized.
07:30Tech companies are trying to detect emotions in facial expressions, but emotions are not inherent in physical movements.
11:47We have more control over our emotions than we think.
15:49Changing the ingredients that our brains use to make emotions can transform our emotional lives.
