In his first scientific autobiography, Dr. Paul Ekman reveals the motivations and serendipity behind his many remarkable accomplishments. Dr. Ekman explains his journey through mapping the vocabulary of gestures. Along the way he provides evidence for the universality of facial expressions and develops tools for measuring them.
Why isn’t everyone concerned about the welfare of all people, everywhere? Is global compassion a gift or a virtue of the few? Or might we all have the potential for global compassion within us, dormant? Dr. Ekman explores these possibilities and offers a new take on empathy and altruism. In the closing chapter the Dalai Lama discusses these ideas with Ekman.
Can we choose whether to become emotionally engaged? Can we choose how we act when we are? Ekman explains why these choices are difficult. He also covers how to identify and respond to the emotions of others.
The Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman share their thoughts on constructive emotional experience. The key is to cultivate awareness of our impulses and feelings in the present moment.
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