Emotional Ignorance: Lost and found in the science of emotion

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When the ambulance came, the nurses started talking and explaining in a way that seemed to indicate that they wanted to take over my role. They did not want me to explain what needs to be done and this was not comfortable. This happened twice and it seemed like they did not want to have me there. It felt like they did not want me here. I was therefore forced to talk to the chief about what had happened. He asked me whether I wished to lodge a formal complaint, but I said no and added that he should talk to the nurses and hear their side of the story. The chief doctor then talked to the nurses, and in turn also informed the one above him. They then talked to the nurses and then we all talked together. Still one of the nurses said she thought I could not speak Swedish although to get to my position one has to have proper Swedish and it is indeed the main criteria to get such a job. The other nurse said she thought I had no experience. It's not unusual for readers to say they have waited a long time for an author's book and that it was worth the wait. In this case it is singularly true because the reason for the derailment of the book originally envisaged has produced a different* and better book. Neuroscientist Dean Burnett's father died of Covid early in the UK pandemic, an event which, unsurprisingly, affected his son deeply. He has woven his experience of grieving into his trademark readable and entertaining scientific writing. I loved the sense of him feeling what he feels, doing what he does, whilst being very much himself and walking around it all trying to make sense of it as a curious observer. However, it doesn’t automatically follow that emotions should then be excluded at all costs from scientific endeavour. Put simply, emotions are just too fundamental, too deeply ingrained in the human brain, to exclude. Yes, we should rely more on executive functioning, particularly when dealing with complex, important matters. But some research suggests that emotions are what shapes the development of executive control. And executive control shapes our emotional reactions. Burnett initially wrote on the topic of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), however, following his father’s demise, he decided to include his personal experiences alongside the science of emotions and their functions in our brain which results in the topic of Emotional Ignorance. Every study that supported Burnett’s views is considered to be a well-established fact about emotions, with other researchers presenting contrasting facts. Very up-close and personal, this book examines the role of emotions in numerous facets of life, ranging from the most fundamental biological processes to cutting-edge technology. It is a combination of scientific investigation, a journal of grief, and self-discovery that enables Burnett to confront his emotional naivety. Exploring grief has opened up doors for understanding and making sense of our experience which led Burnett to unlikely emotional phases yielding intriguing insights.

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But the underlying reason you go to all this cognitive effort is because you want to enjoy eating. You desire to avoid the discomfort of hunger, and experience the pleasure of quality food. And these drives operate in the emotional sphere. From a purely logical perspective, if food is just a biological necessity, we’d only ever eat the closest and cheapest foodstuffs that meet our needs. But few people actually do that.

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In another case, a GP who was in charge of a clinic that includes the emergency and ambulance care sections, explained at great length how the nurses tried to take over his position in the following way: Sandelowski M. (2002). Reembodying Qualitative Inquiry. Qual. Health Res. 12 ( 1), 104–115. 10.1177/1049732302012001008 It can be challenging to communicate with an emotionally immature person. They may not be able to respond positively or control their emotions during a conversation. You have to be calm, composed, and well aware of the possible response from them. Try to understand their feelings and be patient and compassionate.

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Alinia M. (2020). White Ignorance, Race, and Feminist Politics in Sweden. Ethnic Racial Stud. 43 ( 16), 249–267. 10.1080/01419870.2020.1775861 An ethnic minority GP who was at the time of interview also a doctoral student elaborated on how the education of healthcare staff imparts ethics for medical work, stressing that the patient comes first. The GP doctoral student reflected on this in the following way:

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However, when you look closer at what the data says about the true nature of emotions, it could be argued that this approach is at best misguided, and in some cases actively counterproductive. For several reasons. Particularly where psychology is concerned. Greater understanding of emotions can lead to better science