The hottest Emotions Substack posts right now

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Making the best of the past ⏳ β€” Fading Affect bias (FAB)

10x your mind β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 25 Aug 22
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Emotions
  1. Our tendency to remember pleasant emotions better than unpleasant ones is called the Fading Affect Bias (FAB), helping our brain maintain a positive self-image by fading negative emotions faster.
  2. Psychologists focusing on positive emotions with the broaden-and-build theory by Barbara Fredrickson found that ample positive emotions lead to resilience, creativity, and better health.
  3. People usually fall into two categories: past positive or past negative, affecting how they recall memories; sharing events with others, especially positive ones, can help lighten emotional intensity.

The Fossil Record So Far

Living Fossils β€’ 14 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jul 25
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Emotions
  1. Emotions are important because they help us understand our experiences and motivate us to take action. They are adaptations that have been useful throughout human history.
  2. A lot of our modern problems come from living in environments that are very different from what our ancestors knew. This mismatch can lead to various forms of psychological distress.
  3. There is a need for reform in academic psychology to better understand human behavior and mental health. Using evolutionary principles can provide a better foundation for understanding these issues.

Sociopath: A Book Review

Living Fossils β€’ 18 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jun 25
πŸ“š Literature Emotions
  1. The book shares a gripping story about someone living with sociopathy, showing how they experience life without common feelings like fear and guilt. This unique perspective helps readers understand the challenges and confusions they face.
  2. Gagne, the author, describes how she knows the difference between right and wrong but often doesn't care about it. This detachment influences her behavior, showing a clear contrast between sociopathy and typical emotional responses.
  3. The memoir highlights how certain emotions, like love and anger, may still exist for sociopaths, while others, like empathy and guilt, are largely absent. This creates a different way of relating to people and makes them approach life in a more utilitarian way.
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Female rage.

Default Wisdom β€’ 210 implied HN points β€’ 01 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. The post discusses the topic of female rage following a shooting in Nashville.
  2. The author mentions upcoming guest and archival posts for the next week.
  3. The post is only fully accessible to paid subscribers.

James and the Giant Pitch

Data People Etc. β€’ 106 implied HN points β€’ 08 Mar 24
πŸ“š Literature Emotions
  1. Founding a company is about more than just getting rich; it can be driven by a deeper desire for meaning and friendship.
  2. The story of James and the Giant Peach suggests that entrepreneurs may be seeking to fill emotional voids through their ventures.
  3. Loneliness and personal pain may be key motivators for individuals to embark on entrepreneurial journeys.

Sports after a Stolen Childhood

Variations on a Theme β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 22 Dec 23
🎾 Sports Emotions
  1. Sports provide children with the opportunity to experience success and failure in a short period, helping them learn to navigate intense emotions.
  2. Experiencing emotional highs and lows in sports is crucial for children's emotional development and teaches them to control powerful feelings.
  3. The pandemic deprived children of valuable experiences in sports, impacting their emotional growth and development negatively.

The Luxury of Fudged Numbers

Living Fossils β€’ 13 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jul 25
πŸ“– Philosophy Emotions
  1. People have different attitudes towards measuring things, from being meticulous to being relaxed. This can affect how we interact and feel in social situations.
  2. The modern world makes us focus on specific measurements like money and social media likes, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and competition that didn't exist before.
  3. Numbers and metrics can sometimes complicate our lives, shaping how we perceive ourselves and others, and making us lose sight of more meaningful, fuzzy qualities.

The Sundial Theory of History

From the New World β€’ 140 implied HN points β€’ 24 Sep 23
πŸ“– Philosophy Emotions
  1. The Sundial Theory of History proposes that societal truths are obscured by technological changes over time.
  2. Modern empathy is criticized for its focus on emotional affirmation over control and improvement.
  3. Entrepreneurship plays a key role in uncovering obscured social truths and driving technological advancements.

assorted thoughts on beliefs and emotions

Midnight Musings β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 24 Apr 23
πŸ“– Philosophy Emotions
  1. Beliefs can really shape who we are and how we interact with others. People often stick to their beliefs and form communities around them, making it tough to change opinions later.
  2. Self-sabotage and guilt can mess up our daily routines. Instead of feeling good about progress, we often focus on what we didn’t achieve and feel bad about it.
  3. Our emotions impact our relationships more than we realize. If we can let go of negative feelings and understand that others are doing their best, we can create healthier connections.

The Subtle Importance of Affect ($)

Stream of Subconsciousness β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 23 Mar 23
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Emotions
  1. Affect is key in how you present yourself to others, through the ability to express emotion in a way that is understood.
  2. A person's affect can influence how they are perceived and understood by others, impacting trust and deeper motivations.
  3. Rapport can have both positive and negative aspects, reflecting how individuals express themselves and are understood by others.

What does it mean to be human in the age of intelligent machines?

The Global Jigsaw β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 25 Sep 23
🚌 Education Emotions
  1. Our educational system needs to adapt to the presence of AI and focus on nurturing human emotions and creativity
  2. Human uniqueness lies in emotional experiences, imagination, and empathy
  3. Schools should consider teaching courses in emotional intelligence, empathy, and situational awareness to prepare students for the age of intelligent machines

End of Football Season Reflections

House of Strauss β€’ 51 implied HN points β€’ 12 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Losing can be more interesting than winning because there's more to consider and manage.
  2. As a parent, it's important to maintain a calm and composed demeanor even during disappointing moments like sports losses.
  3. Family and responsibility take precedence over sports outcomes, teaching the value of emotional management and stoicism.

Fragments, Chapter 6, pp.111-15 - Reading Club posting 21

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 10 Feb 23
πŸ“– Philosophy Emotions
  1. Self-observation involves studying habits by struggling against them, leading to changes and understanding of one's automatic actions.
  2. Struggling against expressing unpleasant emotions aids in self-observation, allowing for self-change.
  3. Gurdjieff's theories highlight the importance of the moving center, the difference between moving and instinctive functions, and the interrelation of different centers in controlling actions.

Unexpected joy

Who is Robert Malone β€’ 61 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jun 23
β›ͺ Faith & Spirituality Emotions
  1. Tears of joy trigger self-reflection and come from deep unexpected paradoxes.
  2. Spontaneous emotions lead to introspection and trying to understand them.
  3. Returning to normal life can bring unexpected moments of joy and self-discovery.

What to do with your feelings

Austin Kleon β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 13 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Feelings are a normal part of being human, and it's important to acknowledge them. You can channel your emotions into your creative work for a productive outlet.
  2. Surprise can help you see things from a new perspective. Being open to unexpected moments can enrich your understanding of life.
  3. Reading can greatly influence your thoughts about life and creativity. Exploring different ideas through books can inspire new ways of thinking.

CATHEDRAL | Chapter One - Four Years Out

Castles in the Sky β€’ 24 implied HN points β€’ 08 Mar 24
πŸ“š Literature Emotions
  1. The protagonist and their family face a life-changing decision of joining an interstellar mission aboard the Ark spaceship.
  2. The family's emotional journey showcases love, gratitude, and tough choices as they prepare to leave Earth behind.
  3. The story highlights themes of sacrifice, family bonds, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of monumental change.

Vietnamerica

ThΓ‘i | Hacker | Kα»Ή sΖ° tin tαΊ·c β€’ 339 implied HN points β€’ 05 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Families often stay united despite individuals taking different sides in conflicts.
  2. Vietnamerica is a graphic novel that tells a three-generation journey through war, displacement, and resilience.
  3. Vietnamerica emphasizes the power of shared pain and turning it into love and unity among people with different backgrounds.

The Takeconomy

Kyla’s Newsletter β€’ 47 implied HN points β€’ 16 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Opinions can become assets in a 'Takeconomy' driven by volume and aggressive trading.
  2. Language can both connect us and disconnect us, shaping our perception of reality.
  3. Haunted houses and unstable homes serve as metaphors for unexpected turmoil in familiar places.

Why I speak slowly

Kartick’s Blog β€’ 17 implied HN points β€’ 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Speaking slowly ensures people have time to understand the meaning behind the words.
  2. Speaking slowly encourages relaxation and thinking about the big picture, rather than rushing and having a narrow focus.
  3. Speaking slowly creates a more relaxed atmosphere in meetings.

From the Fossil Record: The Adaptive Role of Emotions

Living Fossils β€’ 5 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 25
πŸ”¬ Science Emotions
  1. Emotions are complex systems in humans with different parts like how we feel, how our body reacts, and what we do. For example, feeling angry when someone cuts you off in traffic can lead to raising your blood pressure and even giving them a rude gesture.
  2. There is some disagreement on whether any emotions are the same for all people. However, everyone agrees that we all have emotions that affect how we react to situations.
  3. Understanding our emotions can help us navigate day-to-day challenges better. They play a big role in our behavior and how we connect with others.

We Suck at Promoting Climate Action, Here is How We Change That

Creative Destruction β€’ 20 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Emotions
  1. Climate action communication needs to shift to be more people-focused, emotional, and clear to effectively engage the majority of the population.
  2. Utilizing emotional storytelling over facts can be more impactful in inspiring action and building community connections.
  3. Efforts to promote climate action should aim to create positive, awe-evoking narratives of a sustainable future to counterbalance doomerism.

Our threshold of repugnance

Internal exile β€’ 23 implied HN points β€’ 24 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. The emergence of the idea of civility traced back to a book by Erasmus of Rotterdam.
  2. New media platforms commercialize by revealing how others behave and teaching us how to live appropriate lives.
  3. Generative AI lacks the depth of human connection and practical applicability found in human interactions and specific contexts.

My imperfect honeymoon

The Next Chapter β€’ 4 implied HN points β€’ 30 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Emotions
  1. Planning trips can be tricky because our needs and desires might change. What seemed exciting at first might not feel right when we're there.
  2. Feeling lonely can be tough, even when you're with someone. It's important to talk about these feelings instead of holding them in.
  3. Sometimes, we find meaningful connections in unexpected places. Opening up to new experiences can help us learn more about ourselves and others.

June

As Ever β€’ 12 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jun 23
πŸ“š Literature Emotions
  1. Appreciating the beauty of nature and simple moments in life is important
  2. Love and connection with friends, family, and the world around us brings joy
  3. Embracing vulnerability and humility can lead to deeper experiences and connections

"What Ifs" and Third Rails

A Particular Weird β€’ 11 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jun 23
πŸ“š Literature Emotions
  1. Lisa Cron's book 'Story Genius' helps authors understand the importance of a character's 'third rail' and emotional journey in crafting a compelling story.
  2. John Truby's 'The Anatomy of Genres' complements Cron's approach by showcasing how genres revolve around core thematic questions, providing a reliable starting point for writers.
  3. Crafting a riveting story involves determining the message, creating impactful characters, and outlining plot points that force characters to confront their past.

GRANTED: The real reason you procrastinate

Granted β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 20
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Emotions
  1. Procrastination is often driven by the desire to avoid negative emotions like anxiety and boredom, not laziness.
  2. Showing compassion towards yourself can help reduce procrastination by acknowledging that it's a common human experience.
  3. Effective strategies to combat procrastination include creating a 'to-don't' list, scheduling tasks like meetings, and facing tasks you fear but are worth pursuing.