Jaak Panksepp (1943–2017)

This is a must read. Emotions show that we are animals. So, studying animal emotions and then comparing them to our own is the best and most appropriate way to understand humans.

This is a must read. Emotions show that we are animals. So, studying animal emotions and then comparing them to our own is the best and most appropriate way to understand humans.

I thought this was my best shot at convincing the neuroscientist of the utility of emotions/brain chemistry, but no. It did extra-convince me, though.

Panksepp and Biven have delivered a remarkable and detailed record of the neural architecture of human emotions. There is quite a lot to take from this book. In my opinion, Panksepp was way ahead of his time and I can't find a better description than one made by another Goodreads user (Morgan Blackledge): Panksepp was an underrated mega-dude! I would only add super- to it. Go buy this book now!