Mystery Method August 14, 2007

Social Status and Behavioral Circuitry

Emotions are circuits in the brain that judge value and create motivation. They are designed to keep you alive and to replicate your genes. It is interesting to note that the various emotions don't have to be in agreement with each other. You can be happy about something but simultaneously disappointed about it as well. You can enjoy someone's company but also find them completely unattractive sexually. You can yearn for something but then be unhappy when you get it. It isn't necessary for these emotions (and the behavior they generate) to be logically consistent — it is only necessary that they keep your genes alive.
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