Lisa Feldman Barrett
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American psychologist and neuroscientist known for the theory of constructed emotion and research on affect, prediction, and the brain.
2 episodes featuring Lisa Feldman Barrett
Huberman Lab Essentials
Pollan asks whether the brain creates consciousness
The conversation tests human-centered ideas of awareness against evidence from plants, animals, microbes, psychedelics, and artificial intelligence.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 3m
Science of Perception Box
Emotions emerge from predictions, not fixed reactions
The episode reframes emotion as a flexible act of interpretation, suggesting that experience and practice can change how the brain responds to bodily signals.
Sep 16, 2026 · 48 min