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Gut Feelings, Intuition, and Emotions
An Exploratory Study
Investigate whether the gut feelings of one person, as measured with an electrogastrogram (EGG), respond to the emotions of a distant person.
- Publications Scholarly Papers
- February 1, 2005
- 7 pages
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The Emotional Lives of Animals
A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why They Matter
Based on Marc Bekoff's years of experience studying the social communication patterns of a wide range of animals, this important book shows that animals have rich emotional lives.
- Publications Books
- February 9, 2007
- 256 pages
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The Resonant Heart
More than just a simple organ, the heart is a powerful regulator of our body systems . . . and our social relationships. By cultivating positive emotions and increasing the sensitivity of our ...
- Publications Articles
- December 2004 - February 2005
- 5 pages
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When Einstein Met Gandhi
What do you get when neuroscientists and physicists sit down with psychologists and activists to talk about peace? The potential beginnings of a new field of study.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 5 pages
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A Sweeter Music
An excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “The World House” speech.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 2 pages
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Awe-Based Learning
Moving from an emphasis on technical competance to values, meaning, inquiry, and discovery will transform our experience of learning
- Publications Articles
- September - November 2005
- 4 pages
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Molecules & Choice
Researcher Pert explores how our biochemistry guides, but can also be guided.
- Publications Articles
- September - November 2004
- 5 pages
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Born To Be Good
The Science of a Meaningful Life
A new examination of the surprising origins of human goodness. In Born to Be Good, Dacher Keltner demonstrates that humans are not hardwired to lead lives that are "nasty, brutish, and short"—we are in fact born to be good. He investigates ...
- Publications Books
- January 12, 2009
- 352 pages
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Who Are We?
In this short excerpt from his new book, the renowned primatologist shows that humans have as much in common with the conciliatory bonobo as with the bloodthirsty chimpanzee.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 3 pages
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Becoming Compassionate
The Origins and Development of Empathic Concern
This pioneering psychologist-scientist in the study of child development concludes that nature needs nurture to nourish our inherent capacities for humane behavior.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 4 pages
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Averting the Tragedy of the Commons
An Ecological and Psychological Perspective
Aggression and conflict in the quest for survival are jeopardizing our common future. Preston suggests that one way out is through mindfulness and detachment from the ego.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 5 pages
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The Challenge of Forgiveness
The science on forgiveness is compelling but still maturing. Whatever the data, the act of forgiving will always depend on will, heart, and letting go.
- Publications Articles
- December 2006 - February 2007
- 5 pages
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Navigating the Future
A Guide for Conscious Activism
From nonviolence and introspection to Eros and joy, environmentalist Beath weaves inner work with outer engagement for personal and social transformation.
- Publications Articles
- September - November 2006
- 5 pages
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Social Healing for a Fractured World
A coherent vision of healing has begun to emerge, weaving together a diversity of approaches to address both individual and collective wounding.
- Publications Articles
- June - August 2005
- 4 pages
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Nurturance
A Biological Imperative
Our emotional life as infants shapes our brains as adults, affecting not only our minds but also the health of our bodies.
- Publications Articles
- June - August 2004
- 4 pages
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Social Healing
Truth, reconciliation, forgiveness, and restorative justice are key ingredients of social healing, says IONS’ president O’Dea.
- Publications Articles
- June - August 2004
- 1 page
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Can Love Make Progress?
Oord shares seven ways in which love can grow, and can influence the future of human society.
- Publications Articles
- June - August 2005
- 3 pages
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You Can Fight For Your Life
Emotional Factors in the Treatment of Cancer
"This book is of great help to the professional and most of all to the patient and family in understanding this most elusive connection between the emotions and cancer." DSO. Carl Simonton, M.D.
- Publications Books
- February 15, 1980
- 211 pages
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Negative Affect, Emotional Acceptance, and Smoking Cessation
This article describes recent theoretical developments and empirical findings regarding the role of negative affect (NA) and emotion regulation in nicotine dependence and smoking cessation.
- Publications Scholarly Papers
- December 1, 2007
- 10 pages