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Evolution and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Leda Cosmides and John Tooby

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Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of evolution and emotion in this 26-minute video featuring an interview with Drs. Leda Cosmides and John Tooby from U.C. Santa Barbara, conducted by Dr. June Gruber of Yale University. Discover what sparked their interest in this field, learn about core themes in their research, and gain insights into potential future discoveries. Benefit from their advice on getting involved in emotion studies. The video is structured into five chapters, covering the researchers' introduction, their motivations, central discoveries, future predictions, and advice for viewers. Part of Yale University's Experts in Emotion Series, this educational content aims to demystify human emotions through expert perspectives, bridging academic knowledge with broader audiences using digital technology.

Syllabus

Chapter 1. Introduction to Dr. Leda Cosmides and John Tooby..
Chapter 2. What got you interested in studying emotion?.
Chapter 3. What are the central discoveries of your work?.
Chapter 4. What do you see in store for the future of emotion?.
Chapter 5. What is your advice to viewers?.

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