Chapter 2

The Emotion Engine

Exploring how emotions drive behavior, color our relationships, and shape the choices we believe are purely rational.

2 topics

Topics in this chapter

2.1

Fight, Flight, or Freeze

The primal stress response encoded in our ancient brain and how it manifests in modern everyday situations.

9 min read
2.2

Emotional Contagion

Why emotions are infectious and how we unconsciously absorb the feelings of the people around us.

7 min read