Was just reflecting on a tendency to try to make sense of my emotions using scientific ideas.
Current model:
Emotional states are like eigenmodes of a coupled social-emotional-cognitive system; external stimuli are like forcing functions; feedback loops lead to amplification
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Ooh not quite but that looks really interesting, will read, thanks!
I read this recently that seems very connected, but I don't understand enough of either yet to say where they differ most:
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yeah i think so. Unlocking the Emotional Brain is probably my favorite nonfiction i read in 2019, i take a lot from their framework
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Saw eigenmodes & emotions and came here to post that link! 😄
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