The Neuroscience of Emotions
The Neuroscience of Awe
The default mode network, self-diminishment and vastness: how encounters with the extraordinary reshape the brain's model of the self
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Awe is the emotion the brain produces when it encounters something so vast, so beautiful, or so profound that existing mental schemas cannot accommodate it. Far from being a luxury emotion, awe reduces inflammation, increases prosocial behaviour, and temporarily dissolves the boundaries of the self. This article explores the neuroscience of awe, what triggers it, and why it may be essential for psychological health.
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