Emotions and Culture
Emotions serve as the glue that connects us to others, shaped significantly by cultural contexts rather than being purely universal. Batja argues that while biological roots exist, the expression and understanding of emotions like love can vary dramatically across different societies. The brain adapts through experiences, allowing individuals to navigate their emotional landscapes in ways that align with their cultural norms and enhance their chances of survival.In this clip
From this podcast
Hidden Brain
Decoding Emotions
Related Questions
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions as discussed in the episode Dr. Allan Schore: How Relationships Shape Your Brain and the clip Embracing Emotions?
How do negative experiences related to emotional expression get encoded into our brains if we are told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not allowed to be sad)? If we do not have permission to feel our real, biological emotions, how does this impact our future decisions?
Why do we have emotions?