Emotional
How Feelings Shape Our Thinking
- Gain insights into how emotions influence decision-making and behavior, enhancing your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Learn techniques to connect better with others by recognizing and managing your own emotions and understanding those of others.
- Discover how emotions can be leveraged to make more informed and nuanced decisions, rather than viewing them as obstacles to rational thought.
- Access research-backed methods for regulating emotions, enabling you to respond more effectively to challenges and improve your overall well-being.
This exploration of the interplay of emotion and thought is fascinating. I marvel at the skill that enables Mlodinow to crunch so much information in a compelling way. Emotional shows that rather than being counterproductive, emotions enrich our lives and understanding them better equips us to realise "what it means to be humans"
― Financial Times
“Emotional” is a groundbreaking exploration of the science behind our feelings and their profound impact on our lives. Leonard Mlodinow, a bestselling author and theoretical physicist, presents a compelling case for the importance of emotions in every aspect of human existence.
This book examines the intricate relationship between emotions and reason, challenging traditional views that emotions are merely disruptive forces to be controlled. Instead, Mlodinow shows how emotions are integral to our decision-making processes, creativity, and overall well-being.
Readers will gain insights into:
• The neuroscience of emotions and how they shape our thoughts
• The role of emotions in social interactions and relationship building
• How cultural and contextual factors influence emotional experiences
• Strategies for managing and leveraging emotions effectively
• The evolutionary advantages of different emotional states
“Emotional” is filled with fascinating scientific studies, real-world examples, and personal anecdotes that bring the complex world of emotions to life. Mlodinow’s engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible to a general audience while maintaining scientific rigor.
By reading “Emotional,” you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own emotional landscape and learn practical ways to harness the power of your feelings for greater success and fulfillment in life.
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The book: "Emotional" Is perfect for:
• Psychology enthusiasts and students
• Professionals in fields related to human behavior
• Anyone interested in personal growth and self-improvement
• Readers curious about the latest advancements in neuroscience
• Individuals seeking to enhance their emotional intelligence
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Meet the author
Author biography
Leonard Mlodinow is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, and bestselling author known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences. He holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught at Caltech. Mlodinow has co-authored books with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra, demonstrating his versatility in bridging science and philosophy. His work on the large N expansion in physics and the quantum theory of light in dielectrics has earned him recognition in the scientific community.
Mlodinow’s writing career spans both academia and entertainment, having written for television series and penned several New York Times bestsellers. His book “Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior” won the 2013 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, showcasing his talent for engaging scientific storytelling. Born to Holocaust survivors in Chicago, Mlodinow’s personal history often informs his perspective on randomness and human behavior in his works.Currently residing in California, Mlodinow continues to contribute to public understanding of science through his books, lectures, and media appearances.
Book testimonials
Those interested in understanding how feelings unconsciously steer thought are in for a stimulating read. Mlodinow handles this topic astutely with compelling examples and attention to the latest research, which is quite spectacular. He writes in a brisk, friendly style that easily draws you in and makes you reflect on both the recounted anecdotes and your own way of handling comparable situations
— Frans de Waal, The New York Times
Mlodinow successfully shows how emotions can be assessed, regulated, and controlled, and powerfully concludes that understanding them is a lifelong project that’s ‘not just a science but an art.’ This is a must-read for fans of Daniel Kahneman
― Publisher’s Weekly
The American physicist and bestselling author Leonard Mlodinow popularises the findings from neuroscience over the past 50 years. . . he shows, through reports of psychologists’ experiments and a series of quizzes, that recognising how much we are motivated by emotions allows us to be more thoughtful and present, more rational
— Susie Orbach, Observer
Both a brilliant scholar and a great writer, Leonard Mlodinow guides us through the fascinating science of what we feel, and why – and what we can do about it. I learned a lot from this wonderful book: a masterpiece of clarity, helpfulness, and heart
— Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain
Mlodinow – a gifted science writer – has produced another gem. Emotional is a captivating narrative that plunges you straight into the heart of a major scientific drama – the more than a century-old battle over the nature of emotions. No matter which side you find yourself on, you will relish this adventure to the front lines of scientific discovery
— Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
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