Psychology · 18 min
The Awe Effect: How Smallness Connects Us
By Dacher Keltner
Dacher Keltner's 'Awe' reveals how this fundamental emotion, often found in everyday moments, profoundly shifts perspective, fosters connection, and enriches life by making us feel part of something larger than ourselves.
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Psychology
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18 min
What it is about
awe, emotion, science
Who it is for
For those who sense that a relentless focus on the self is a trap, this book offers a scientifically-grounded path to a richer inner life by revealing how the simple act of finding awe can fundamentally reorder your perspective.
The author
As one of the world's foremost experts on the science of emotion, Dacher Keltner draws on two decades of pioneering research to reveal the hidden architecture of a feeling that can reshape our lives.
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