António Damásio, o neurocientista das emoções

Antonio Damasio | From Feelings to Socio-Cultural Homeostasis - TOWARDS LIFE-KNOWLEDGE

I recently learned from neuroscientist Antonio Damasio that our body holds the key to understanding our emotions. Damasio suggests that changes in our breathing, blood flow, and muscle tension are indicators of our emotional patterns. It's fascinating to think that our body language can instantly reflect our feelings. So, when we feel defensive, we cross our arms and close our minds, just like the parents we talked about earlier in this chapter. It's crucial not to judge or fear these emotions,