Chapter
The Value of Negative Emotions
41:28 - 47:43 (06:14)
Our emotional experiences, positve or negative, can have a deep impact on our lives. Fear mongering is often used for profit, but we can find meaning in facing our fears and exploring new experiences.
Clips
The guest wrote an article for Scientific American about the importance of emotional valence in our daily experiences, which will be linked in the show notes.
41:28 - 42:00 (00:32)
Summary
The guest wrote an article for Scientific American about the importance of emotional valence in our daily experiences, which will be linked in the show notes.
ChapterThe Value of Negative Emotions
Episode#156 - Scott Barry Kaufman - The New Science Of Self Actualisation
PodcastModern Wisdom
Experiencing emotionally extreme moments, both positive and negative, can bring meaning to our lives and impact us at an emotional level.
42:00 - 44:59 (02:59)
Summary
Experiencing emotionally extreme moments, both positive and negative, can bring meaning to our lives and impact us at an emotional level. It's important to allow ourselves to have these experiences and not shy away from them.
ChapterThe Value of Negative Emotions
Episode#156 - Scott Barry Kaufman - The New Science Of Self Actualisation
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the benefits of exploration and novelty for mental health, including an overview of ACT therapy and the role of experiential avoidance in mental illness.
44:59 - 47:01 (02:01)
Summary
The podcast discusses the benefits of exploration and novelty for mental health, including an overview of ACT therapy and the role of experiential avoidance in mental illness. The speaker emphasizes the need to consistently seek out new experiences, people, and challenges to promote personal growth and wellbeing.
ChapterThe Value of Negative Emotions
Episode#156 - Scott Barry Kaufman - The New Science Of Self Actualisation
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of living in a meritocracy can be scary as it suggests that people who fail are worthy of their own failures.
47:01 - 47:43 (00:41)
Summary
The idea of living in a meritocracy can be scary as it suggests that people who fail are worthy of their own failures. This podcast episode discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the consequences of living in a meritocracy.