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Jan 2025
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How Emotions Are Made - Book Summary

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"The Secret Life of the Brain"
👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖
Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️
Author: Lisa Feldman Barrett
Category: Psychology
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