In this video, Nancy Etcoff talks about the scientific basis of happiness.
She covers the hormonal basis for addiction, reward, attachment; me vs. we; intragenerational value shifts; facial expressions etc. Whether it is social 'soft' or neurological / biological 'hard' science, this video is facinating.
By understanding the science and being aware of the physical changes in our bodies, we are in a better position to understand why we feel as we do. By understanding the basis for our emotions, we can control and change our emotional state. We can understand the stimuli that cause us to feel as we do. That way we can take action to ensure that we maintain a positive emotional experience and uninvolve ourselves in activities that don't make us feel happy.
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