Lisa Feldman Barrett - Why Do We Have a Brain?

Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. Lisa is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her research in psychology and neuroscience. She is the Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Harvard University. She is also the author of the new book, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain. You can read more about Lisa and her work at: lisafeldmanbarrett.com. Follow Lisa on Twitter: @LFeldmanBarrett. Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Georgetown McDonough MBA - Explore the Full-time and Flex MBA programs and discover how Georgetown McDonough can help you launch the career you want at choosegeorgetown.com/mba. NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/smart. Donate: Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime.  Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top ranked podcast. Show topics include: psychology, leadership, education, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and much more.