Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Ralph Adolphs, a Caltech professor and expert on the science of human emotions. They explore how the brain constructs emotional experiences, the amygdala's role in fear, and why facial expressions are not universally reliable signals. The conversation covers practical tools for emotion regulation, including cognitive reappraisal, emotional granularity, and deliberate cold exposure. Additional topics include emotional intelligence, autism, and the influence of awe and bodily sensations on emotional states.
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Awe experiences can shift perspective and reduce negative emotions00:37:11
Adolphs notes that feelings of awe—such as those during ultramarathons or in nature—can diminish the intensity of negative emotions and broaden thinking.