Mapping Emotions

Emotions are profoundly human, yet most people struggle to identify and articulate them beyond a few basic feelings like happy, sad, and angry. This limitation raises questions about the richness of the human experience, as many nuanced emotions—such as resentment and awe—get lost in oversimplified categories. A comprehensive exploration of emotions reveals the need for a broader emotional vocabulary, prompting a significant research project that ultimately took four years to develop.