Why politics and society must dare to be more sensitive
When it comes to politics, there is one basic rule: discussions should be conducted as objectively and rationally as possible and any emotionality is out of place. In her new book, neuroscientist and bestselling author Maren Urner shows why this devaluation of emotions is a fundamental mistake and why we need to overcome the separation of emotions and reason in order to be sustainable as a society. On a scientifically sound basis, Urner makes it clear that we as humans can only live well as individuals and survive as a species by recognising our radical emotionality. Last but not least, she shows a way in which emotions can enrich political debates and social discourse.
