#140 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain

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<p>Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> &#8211; <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $200 off<br /> &#8211; <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off annual sub<br /> &#8211; <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sp5ar9">https://amzn.to/2Sp5ar9</a><br /> How Emotions Are Made (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GwAFg6">https://amzn.to/2GwAFg6</a><br /> Lisa&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LFeldmanBarrett">https://twitter.com/LFeldmanBarrett</a><br /> Lisa&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/">https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage">https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (07:27) &#8211; Falling in love<br /> (25:10) &#8211; Love at first sight<br /> (39:49) &#8211; Romantic<br /> (43:48) &#8211; Writing process<br /> (54:32) &#8211; Evolution of the human brain<br /> (1:08:41) &#8211; Nature of evil<br /> (1:17:23) &#8211; Love is an evolutionary advantage<br /> (1:21:59) &#8211; Variation in species<br /> (1:27:41) &#8211; Does evolution have a direction?<br /> (1:45:19) &#8211; Love with an inanimate object<br /> (1:49:37) &#8211; Just be yourself is confusing advice<br /> (1:59:49) &#8211; Consciousness<br /> (2:06:26) &#8211; Book recommendations</p>