Affect as a Guide: The Power and Limits of Instinct

Mark Solms unpacks how our core emotions—like fear and rage—are not just reactions, but essential guides for survival and growth. He explains that fear keeps us safe from danger, while frustration and anger signal when something stands in our way, prompting us to act. But these instincts must be balanced; learning to temper our reactions is part of what shapes our relationships and inner ethics.

Link to full interview: “Emotions and the Brain with Mark Solms”: https://youtu.be/k1KpEPIZopA

Short video edited by Elena McNally.

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