September 2021 Summaries

In the first episode of The Feelings Lab, the hosts discuss the emotion of awe with guest Tami Simon, founder and publisher of Sounds True. Dr. Dacher Keltner defines awe as an emotion that affects our thinking, behavior, and helps us understand life's mysteries. Tami Simon explains how to harness the power of awe for environmental conservation. The hosts also explore whether non-human animals experience awe and why the return to normalcy after social distancing has been awe-inspiring for many people.

The Feelings Lab is a new podcast series from Hume AI that explores the science of emotions and its implications for creating a more empathetic future. Hosted by experts in emotion science, including Dr. Alan Cowen, Dr. Dacher Keltner, Danielle Krettek Cobb, and Matt Forte, the podcast delves into advances in big data and statistics that enable scientists to map our emotions and gain profound insights into human experiences. The series also discusses how technology can be designed to serve, expand, and nourish human emotion.