“Numerous experiments showed that people feel depressed when they fail to live up to their own ideals”
Lisa Feldman Barrett is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research into psychology and neuroscience. If you want to understand the brain or your emotions, she is the person for you. She is author of the best-selling books ‘Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain’ and ‘How Emotions are made’ and has also given a popular TED talk with over 6 million views.
“Radical and fascinating ... defends a bold new vision of the most central aspects of human nature.” - Paul Bloom