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Paul Ekman archive

Being human conference 2012

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Dr. Paul Ekman explains the complex “evaluation system” that allows us to make quick and fundamental decisions to our survival but also how it can bring confusion and suffering. If we want to improve our emotional life, we need to bring more awareness to this process.

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