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A big idea that shapes how we understand our place in the world - from the idea’s creator.

What are the big ideas shaping our world?  This new series from the BBC World Service picks the best ideas from economics to psychology, neuroscience to philosophy, political science to anthropology, and makes them easy to digest.

Each episode of "The Big Idea" outlines the important idea through the words of the person who’s developed the theory. In just nine minutes we offer a weekly chance to listen and feel just a little bit wiser.

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The Big Idea: Understanding emotions: Should we follow our hearts?

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Understanding emotions: Should we follow our hearts?

31/10/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - The Big Idea, Understanding emotions: Should we follow our hearts?

How noticing things in our bodies can help us read our feelings

How noticing things in our bodies can help us read our feelings.

Watching a scary movie, you feel scared. But how do our brain and body work together to tell us about our emotions? A brilliant young scientist has been finding out why the art of interoception could help us better manage our emotions.

Image: A person makes a heart shape with their hands (Credit: Getty Images)

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