In The Deep History of Ourselves, neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, from the Center for Neural Science at New York University, produces a fundamental conclusion: “No self, no emotion.”(2019, p 369) This ...

For many performers, self-consciousness can feel like an impediment to career growth. And while extreme self-conscious emotions can be crippling, particularly for those who wish to live their lives in ...

In Newen and Montemayor’s evolutionary framework, basic arousal developed first. It’s like nature’s security alarm, warning ...

Being aware of ourselves and others is a superpower, but over-awareness is inevitably taxing. Mastering the art of self-awareness isn’t just about having a grasp on your own emotional wellbeing, ...

Scientists Sakumi Iki and Ikuma Adachi recently spent a lot of time watching monkeys scratch themselves. Self-scratching among non-human primates is known to indicate social tension and anxiety. The ...