#140 Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain

Published: Nov. 20, 2020, 5:51 p.m.

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(07:27) - Falling in love
\n(25:10) - Love at first sight
\n(39:49) - Romantic
\n(43:48) - Writing process
\n(54:32) - Evolution of the human brain
\n(1:08:41) - Nature of evil
\n(1:17:23) - Love is an evolutionary advantage
\n(1:21:59) - Variation in species
\n(1:27:41) - Does evolution have a direction?
\n(1:45:19) - Love with an inanimate object
\n(1:49:37) - Just be yourself is confusing advice
\n(1:59:49) - Consciousness
\n(2:06:26) - Book recommendations