emotional stupidity

Emotional Stupidity by Dean Burnett... Why can't we think clearly when we're hungry? Why do we have nightmares? Why can't we forget embarrassing memories? We might even feel pain because of emotions. This is what Dean felt after losing his father to COVID-19. In his grief, he found himself wondering: What would life be like without emotions? And so, he decided to put his feelings under the microscope for the sake of science. In Emotional Stupidity, Dean takes us on a fascinating exploration of the origins of life and the end of the universe. Along the way, he answers questions that have long puzzled us: Why do we follow our intuition? Were the good old days really the "good old days"? Why are we addicted to reading negative news? And how does sad music make us happier? Combining expert analysis, brilliant humor, and insightful facts about our inner lives, Dean discovers that emotions aren't obstacles that hold us back, but rather the very fabric of who we are, what we do, and what we achieve.