Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works | Lex Fridman Podcast #129

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - Are we alone in the universe?
4:13 - Life on Earth
9:05 - Collective intelligence of human brains
17:53 - Triune brain
24:03 - The predicting brain
31:58 - How the brain evolved
37:58 - Free will
46:51 - Is anything real?
59:23 - Dreams
1:05:11 - Emotions are human-constructed concepts
1:30:40 - Are women more emotional than men?
1:39:16 - Empathy
2:10:56 - Love
2:14:50 - Mortality
2:16:26 - Meaning of life

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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
2:45 - Are we alone in the universe?
4:13 - Life on Earth
9:05 - Collective intelligence of human brains
17:53 - Triune brain
24:03 - The predicting brain
31:58 - How the brain evolved
37:58 - Free will
46:51 - Is anything real?
59:23 - Dreams
1:05:11 - Emotions are human-constructed concepts
1:30:40 - Are women more emotional than men?
1:39:16 - Empathy
2:10:56 - Love
2:14:50 - Mortality
2:16:26 - Meaning of life

[ottofrank]

I told this before and now saying it again: Lex, you are saving the Internet. Great interview.

[martifingers]

Lex, you are a public service. Another brilliant interview.

[tmstani]

Lex your podcast is the best around. No joke. You have such interesting guests on and ask thought provoking and insightful questions. Love it man you rock! Keep up the great work!!!

[missh]

"i dont think you should ask questions like that unless your passing a joint" - Lisa to Lex 👌 perfect!

[daniellee]

amazingly this is one of the trippiest interviews that lex has done. 10/10

[OneArmedAdmiral]

This was one of the best podcast conversations I've ever heard. Both the wealth of knowledge and insight bestowed by Lisa, but also the fantastically constructive dynamic and grace in the conversation. Truly riveting; 'How Emotions Are Made' added to basket.

[daverumfield]

I first learned of LFB when she was one of the first guests on your old podcast, after which I went on to hunt down pretty much everything she's put out ... she's such a brilliant, brilliant scientist and a black belt communicator.

[Bill..N]

Lisa was a PLEASURE to listen to..She seems well grounded in scientific naturalism, and has an ability to make difficult concepts easily accessible.. With the singular exception that there MAY be something magical going on in the brain, her interview was music to my ears.. I'll definitely buy the book. Thanks.

[dslvfx]

One of the things I love from Lex is that he always starts fast and with the most wanted or complicated question . That always hook me for the whole episode.

[Shamankzn]

What am an incredible woman! Such a thought-provoking podcast. Thank you for this, Lex

[tomvandenberckt]

Her previous book was one of the most revealing I’ve read in the past year and it’s changed the way I think about emotions and feelings in profoundly beneficial way. Amazing work...

[bradkarnbach]

My God I've been listening a long time and never comment. This is by far the best conversation I have ever heard. Brilliant woman.

[rashasalim]

I'm a mother to an amazing 5 years old and have other responsibilities during the day that would have made it impossible for me to listen to your podcasts, but I'm grateful for my Bluetooth headset and for the time I have during making dinner for my family which I mostly spends listening and being enlightened by you and your amazing guests. Thank you

[chevster]

This is like a 2 hr midnight gospel episode. Her voice is soothing and her delivery is perfect to blow you mind. Very self aware empathic and knowledgeable. What a pure soul. Mush Love ✌️✌️✌️

[lindsaycampbell-reidhead]

Please have her on again! This podcast has enriched my understanding and compassion for the world around me and, shockingly, for myself. Empathy starts with understanding and this - THIS - is what we are all lacking in our current discourse.

[BertWald-wppz]

Lisa is absolutely amazing in her clarity, her insights, her connections. Her knowledge is the whole tree, the philosophical thinking, the scientific research, her own experience. The great thing for me is that how she constructs her explanations is clearly the result of living them. Also, Lex is unique in the people he finds plus the amount they reveal in his interviews.

‘How emotions are made’ is now on my audible wish list.

[jknight]

Now I know why Lex is still single, he's looking for this woman's younger self.

[martinm]

Possibly the most extraordinary 120min i have spent listening to anyone. Prof. Barrett was Fascinating, awesome, and awe-inspiring. Best podcast in the business!

[gibsgibus]

"I'm not talking about dynausors honey" 🤣