How Feelings Make Us Smarter
Episode 48 min 7s

How Feelings Make Us Smarter

From Hidden Brain Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist Peter Salovey.

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