emotions
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Is Isolation A Feeling?
I am feeling isolated. Is this a state, or an emotion? Rather than getting into the semantics of language, I will ask another question: what does isolation feel like?
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Why Your Brain Can’t Let Go Of A Grudge
We humans are masters of resentment — a characteristic that can be traced back the beginnings of recorded history. Feuds seem to be an indelible aspect of the human condition, but why should this be? We spoke to the experts to find out why we love to hold a grudge, and the importance of letting…
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Facebook Adds Reactions To Comments, Panic Attacks To Me
Facebook made another bad decision today, adding an unnecessary amount of nuance to your interactions on its social platform. You can now “sad” and “wow” not just posts and messages, but also comments. I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t want this level of comprehensive feedback.
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Visualise Your Emotions Based On Psychology And The Dalai Lama’s Insight
Ever wondered how your emotions interact or what they give rise to? This visualisation, called The Atlas of Emotions, combines experimental psychology and insight from the Dalai Lama to try and explain.