The Hidden Power of Negative Emotions | George Loewenstein

Behavioral economist George Loewenstein joins AJ to explain the empathy gap—our inability to predict how we'll think and act when our emotional state shifts. The conversation examines why anger warps judgment, rejection sensitivity can become self-fulfilling, and negative experiences overshadow positive ones. Loewenstein also shares practical advice like why venting anger often backfires and why you should never reply to an angry email immediately, offering a science-backed look at the hidden forces shaping our decisions.