Dacher Keltner | Awe

Awe

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Awe is mysterious. How do we begin to quantify the goose bumps we feel when we see the Grand Canyon, or the utter amazement when we watch a child walk for the first time? How do you put into words the collective effervescence of standing in a crowd and singing in unison, or the wonder you feel while gazing at centuries-old works of art? Up until fifteen years ago, there was no science of awe, the feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that transcend our understanding of the world. Scientists were studying emotions like fear and disgust, emotions that seemed essential to human survival. Revolutionary thinking, though, has brought into focus how, through the span of evolution, we’ve met our most basic needs socially. We’ve survived thanks to our capacities to cooperate, form communities, and create culture that strengthens our sense of shared identity—actions that are sparked and spurred by awe.

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Publisher: Penguin Press

ISBN: 978-1984879684

ASIN: B09X52Q7SS

Word Count: 100500 words

Length: 335 pages

Language: English

Release Date: January 3, 2023

Available as: Ebook,Paperback

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June 2, 2023
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Highly recommended! Dacher Keltner does a great job covering up the scientific ground on awe through personal stories full of depth and beauty.

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