The science of emotions: Jaak Panksepp at TEDxRainier

[@inkfish9808]

This man should win a Nobel. The inside story is that his life's work is driven by the loss of his daughter. As a story technologist and film/screen/playwright by way of investigative journalism, his work has changed my understanding of how story meets affect.

[@KristiPelegrin]

+brendan howley I [enthusiastically] concur!

[@barbaragrace4446]

+brendan howley Amen! and I love your happy photo.

[@CalumnMcAulay]

brendan howley right on... the amount of research going on to enhance wellbeing is pitiful... we need better wellness technologies which hopefully further research will provide!

[@pratiksharma5167]

most favorite Ted talk

[@useramiterifet]

brendan howley I say the same as you

[@vik56in]

This is one of the greatest and most powerful lectures ever on TEDxTalks and surprisingly hasn't managed to garner even 1M views. The irony is that very good stage performers manage to garner more views and have viral videos on TEDxTalks even though most of their talk is superficial and Fluff.

[@kapneanimation]

unfortunately is like that, even neurosciences is showing us why. Movement or any show that offers good entertainment captures our attention because of the pleasure we feel, so... we need to balance how we communicate in order to get people´s attention. The bad side is as you said, when the form and content of the message is not balanced.

[@jaynestaggy9775]

Problem is....only intelligent people want to know how and why. The others just get distracted by gaming or interests.....you have to think outside the box and wonder or be inquisitive. Seems like most people aren't .

[@MegaSpooney]

This content is currently being debunked

[@pedroassuncao200]

Example: Power posing.

[@lendalennuk2484]

@@MegaSpooney What do you mean with that?

[@douglaswatt1582]

Jaak's passing has left a huge hole in the field of affective neuroscience and emotion studies in general. His ideas and contributions have proven prescient and will inspire generations of scientists pluming the nature of mind and affect. This is an excellent short intro to his thinking.

[@l.n.9392]

This is what true science looks like. Inspirational. The world is a better place for his having been here.

[@deeesoirscegardner]

From Ireland 🇮🇪 I have 2 ahitx txu dogs for 8 years 4 months 3 days .had both for 7 weeks old and 8 weeks old never ever separated I was devalued as a dog owner when I had no choice my baby lola was put to sleep by vet hence 5 days lyhomona rare type. Human side I'm devasted but midas my other dog is lost .confused .missing his best friend lola. Emotionally dogs I'm witnessed my dog suffering depression anxiety .no eating my living dog was the follower of lola . Thank u Jacck u have given me so much info that I can act on with midas 8 years 4 months living. Animals are our fixture the grief in midas is awful .I do everything to comfort and now his own routine .how do u get out of 8 years 4 months 3 days routine

[@CeliaHaddoncats]

A great man. Thank you, Jaak Panksepp, for persisting in the face of scientific disapproval from the behaviourists.

[@kiq4767]

Can you develop that, please?

[@lucihale533]

Celia Haddon I

[@CeliaHaddoncats]

@@kiq4767 In the l930s B.F Skinner, the behaviorist, examined animal behaviour entirely from their outward behaviour. Behaviourism reigned in most American psychology departments. (Skinnerclaimed that emotions were fictitious entities designed to explain behaviour.) Quoting from Panksepp: "the so-called inner causes of behavior were deemed irrelevant and many academic psychologists discouraged and even forbade discussion of these presumably pseudoscientific issues." Panksepp couldn't get a grant until he took the word "emotion" out of his application.

[@foreropa]

@@CeliaHaddoncats It´s absurd how so many scientists decide what is right or wrong not based in what we see but in what we believe, incredible!! That´s the opposite of science.

[@ImTooPretentious]

@@CeliaHaddoncats Thanks for the explanation!

[@DecodingDoom]

"Science does not answer why questions: it answers how questions." Probably the most important quote for any researcher. I think the social sciences have largely forgotten this axiom.

[@blackknight7523]

The "wise" knows the "why's"

[@UserUser-yl7or]

Zzzzz

[@kangkanabezbaruah681]

Yes

[@Slava-om1sz]

Why did 30% of the customers leave last month? Why did FalconX rocket crash? Why did that kid go on a killing spree in a school? While researcher's goal can also be how, it is often to find out why, not how. It gets quite philosophical and subjective from here, but I think when you are researching how, then you can call yourself a scientist.

[@theorderofhernoodlyappenda9554]

'Why X?' can be rewritten as 'What is X the "how" to?'

[@yeahohright3097]

I don't know what the fuck is going on in the comment section, but this was an extremely informative talk. Panksepp, if for whatever reason you're reading this, know that you have my gratitude for being innovative in your approach instead of parroting all the Cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRI nonsense that psychology is filled with today. Mental illness is one of the worst things that can happen to a human being, I'm glad something is being done to help future generations.

[@grili8]

my gratitude for being innovative in your approach instead of parroting all the Cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRI nonsense that psychology is filled with today HELL YEAH :))

[@GinaGreenlee]

Gangsta opener for your comment! Love it.

[@VotEtoPizdets]

2021 and im still rewatching this almost monthly. I miss Dr Panksepp. He was far too underrated and i believe that he will be revered a hundred years from now as one of histories greatest minds, especially in neuroscience. His findings will be the platform for the future neuroscientists to create amazing things. Unfortunately, he did not live long enough to see his work applied to society on a grand scale. Im sure he knew this would be the logical outcome. But he was a great man and an incredible intellectual. If i could sit down at lunch with one person, it would either be Dr Panksepp or Dr Peterson. Purely brilliant minds.

[@melmakesmagic]

This man is a breath of fresh air! Sending love to all.

[@FCox-cy2zq]

Thank-you Dr. Panksepp and rest in peace. GOD Bless you and your life's work. It has helped me and my patients immensely. My heart goes out to the family you left behind, I wish you all peace and health.

[@7uper860]

How can I benefit from what he said to heal my feelings

[@Javier-il1xi]

I've been only recently acquainted with Dr. Panksepp's work. I just ordered Affective Neuroscience and can't wait to read it. Extremely interesting work and man. Rest in Peace.

[@CatherineWoofsHallam]

And archaeology of mind

[@JoshMatthewsMorgan]

@@CatherineWoofsHallam That book was life-changing for me. Truly an incredible work.

[@gireeshksubbiah6960]

Great speech and an inspiring story from an engineer to a neuroscientist. Dr Panksepp passed away a few years later after this speech in 2017 but I am sure his legacy will live on with his works and speeches like this.

[@Monika6206]

I was so involving listening to him and so sorry to hear that he past away....RIP Jack Panksepp and thank you for helping me to understand the power each human being have to control their emotions and that we should invesment more in creating experiences of "pleasure" rather than "loss". Your legace will continue ❤

[@joseantoniorodriguezrodrig2293]

Amazing. I came here thanks to Gabor Maté, and I have already discovered a real and profound mind of a wonderful person who integrates ours traumas, adicttions and state policies, instead of punitivism and punish does who suffer for being traumatised during their childhood. This is very touchy and give me truly hope in human being and who neuroscience could help us with a most holistic point of view rather than continuing separating mid, body, science, society, policies, economy and so. Rest in peace Jaak Panksepp, thanks for your contributions to the humankind.

[@christophjkoerber]

thank you Mr Panksepp. Rest in Peace. so valuable work

[@cuddlycactus6378]

I only wish more people watched this video and understood that Human Beings are Animals (Mammals)...We have more in common with animals than many people realize. "We are brothers and sisters under the skin and once we and we better recognize that. And once we understand them, we will finally understand ourselves."

[@lendalennuk2484]

Of course, Jaak knew we are all equal animals. After all, he was a member of one of probably the oldest stationary native people in Europe. Almost all natives in the Americas, Australia, Africa, etc. as so-called "pagans" have a natural, healthy, unbroken relationship with nature and they never were separated from it before states formation. Distortions seem to begin only with emerging bigger states. Their rulers gain needed compliance of their underlings better with new, often monotheistic religion, that considers man special and separate from rest of the Nature. In this former mass formation psychosis (Desmet) a new, flawed worldview seems to have worked well.

[@myla6135]

Actually he says quite clearly that we are like animals at the bottom of our brain and very unlike them at the top. Which is absolutely true. We are partly animals ....... we are not fully the same. No way.

[@AmbiCahira]

Because feelings are so universal we can not just sense what someone else feels in a recording (no body language) even if it's a different language, but I do exactly that with my animals. I hear a vocalization and then I try to feel what the sound feels like and I have become very skilled in hearing the feeling. :)

[@freemind2025]

This man is a legend! God bless his family 🙏🏼

[@benhyde7042]

This is the single most powerful and important presentation right now. Thanks are not enough!

[@ylmonkeyU2]

Thank you, Dr. Panksepp and RIP. GOD Bless you and your life's work.

[@matrix9134]

Oh noo man u make me feel sad I just found him RIP

[@lisamuir4261]

I am impressed with this presentation! I really appreciate the 'why' explanation. Really like the information and the pictures with humor was an awesome touch. I learned a lot more about certain things mentioned. Greatly appreciated.

[@sherylxavier8948]

Big Hug, love and gratitude for giving due respect to animals and their feelings. The emotions in animals has brought enlightenment to many saints in India in the past. God bless you for your invaluable discovery. One who has this deep understanding of animals emotions is definitely a super being My family members are cats, dogs, birds, snakes and many other little species There is such joy living together, nothing can beat this. Love and blessings to all animal lovers

[@tapiomyllarinen1963]

Time after time i get surprised which kind of diamond we can explore as a modern explorer of our interest. Peace to your soul ... my soul friend.

[@kamozazimba4753]

Why am I crying watching this! That wasn’t a question. Thank you.

[@Muzza373]

Goes with Bowlby's studies. How wonderful, not only insight into our human behaviour, but into our respect of animals.

[@srideepnairkesavan8595]

Awesome, inspiring! Thank you for sharing 50 years of your life’s work for the betterment of all living beings!

[@valeriejonckheer-sheehy7604]

Brilliant review on the neuroscience behind emotions and the link between humans and animals.

[@lendalennuk2484]

It's not only link but human=animal.

[@foreropa]

We are also animals after all. Sometimes we forgot, but this reminds us of that. Great video.

[@daquidi]

He was truly a great man.

[@familyplaytherapycenter548]

A psychology of joy! Thank you Jaak! Dottie

[@ShatabdaRoy115]

Rest in Peace sir. You have my greatest respect.

You gave closure to my pourpose and my research. The only way I have to repay you this is by sharing my understanding about it with the world. Thank you Jaak, wherever you are.

[@jaynestaggy9775]

My family were wrapped up in the things that interested them. Emotions were banned. I hurt deep deep inside.😔 childhood emotional neglect I struggle with and I'm 55yrs but that deep pain stays within me. No cuddles , no touch at all , no emotional interaction, nobody saying they love me. Always critized by my mother. I knew I wasn't the child she wanted and never could be.😢

[@breanna00]

Im sorry you had to go through that😓 I hope you are surrounded by people in your life now that show more affection and love 🫶🏽

[@ehsanentezar6047]

I just cried. Thank you.

[@kamozazimba4753]

Why am I crying watching this!

[@ValenciaRayMD]

Glad to see this conversation happening. In light of neuroplasticity, however, I suggest being very careful about dooming people to the fate of 'the rest of their lives' of not being able to heal their emotions or connectivity to others if they have a less than stellar childhood as far as bonding goes. I recall in medical school that we were taught years ago that after age 21 or so, our brain could not produce new brain cells...very wrong in light of neuroplasticity. I never bought into it, it made no sense. I believe our body has vast potential for healing and rejuvenation when we stop making so many assumptions that only lead to 'self-fulfilling prophecies' of the victim or fixed mindsets.

[@jamesmarcussolzan5490]

Valencia Ray MD Don't think it's about generating new cells as much as it's about generating new CONNECTIONS.🔑

[@TeslaNick2]

+Valencia Ray MD _' I recall in medical school that we were taught years ago that after age 21 or so, our brain could not produce new brain cells...very wrong in light of neuroplasticity.'_ Nope. Your medical school was correct. Neuroplasticity describes neural pathways, not neurons themselves. You need to go back to school. Seems you've bought into some kind of new age bullshit. _'I believe our body has vast potential for healing and rejuvenation when we stop making so many assumptions that only lead to 'self-fulfilling prophecies' of the victim or fixed mindsets.'_ Who cares what you or any one 'believes'. What can you PROVE...

[@ValenciaRayMD]

Considering you never went to medical school in the first place...what do you know....not very much apparently.

[@ValenciaRayMD]

James...have you read anything on adult neurogenesis? It doesn't seem like it, considering your response? Besides, if you need the black or white security and predictability of new neuroscience research findings...you may be disappointed. What is true this year, may change next year. Mental agility would be advisable in this area of study. ...Not dogmatism.

[@reprogrammingmind]

Thank you for this upload, so great to have captured this moment.

[@higherstateofmynd]

Fascinating neuroscientific information regarding emotions and neurotransmitters. I had deep brain stimulation surgery and it restored my quality of life.

[@MargusMithical]

Truly fascinating ! His work was mentioned also in a book "Sapiens: a brief history of humanking"

[@rsohlich1]

The part on buprenorphine and depression was very interesting. I've been on the medication for reasons due to addiction and have had tremendous success in treating my depression as well as my other disorder. Very interesting...not a perfect medication but it has allowed me to live my life successfully and mostly happy.

[@drebugsita]

Lovely all around - what an incredible person and research. Now can we please reform our food industries to stop the horrendous mass production of meat? So cruel to animals, the earth, and our own bodies

[@caseyredden21]

I also feel sympathy for animals, although I will say that consuming meat is actually really healthy and is far healthier than eating sugary/carby/highly processed foods. In the U.S and many other countries the average person does not consume an ideal amount of protein in part because over the past decades we have made claims that meat is bad for us when in reality our bodies are designed to consume meat. Our ancestors where hunter-gatherers, NOT just gatherers, with meat playing an important part of their diet. So it's hard to deny people a food rich in protein and healthy fats, naturally free from carbs and sugars. But I do wish we could find more humane ways of obtaining meat. In the future I would love to live in a world where we can have lab grown meats instead of meat obtained through the slaughtering of countless animals...

[@starseedkitty5371]

Wow!!!! Nine years ago 😮 this tedtalk was an epic one.

[@Jacqfox1]

We are indeed brothers and sisters under the skin. Beautiful research.

[@sciotediligamteetliberfier3277]

He's absolutely brilliant and wonderful!

[@jaym3566]

I heard some rats in the subway laughing at me one time. I took it pretty seriously.

[@loknathdas3111]

Thank you sir , for sharing your valuable knowledge

[@vls3771]

One of the many quotes from my late dad when there was stress or disagreements...... "Emotions are often the enemy of the Facts.......

[@pkmishraful]

I appreciate his feelings for others, can we all feel the same!

[@peterkim1609]

Feelings are something that we feel in our soul. Thats why even without cognitive thought we can express emotions and feelings. Just like when you sing, it's soulful. Feelings are basically what drives us, and the emotions are all a response to how our ego feels at any given moment.

[@erickahidalgo3144]

LOVE is everything 💕🙏🏻

[@gaurimayadav]

Absolutely Fantastic !!! All we need to do is - JUST BE KIND.

[@saraanneguthrie8070]

Thinking that this connects to the book due to us all connecting through emotions. Learning that the brain is different and emotions can influence certain ways of acting.

[@makingasplash4rescue]

Thank you for this great video, I came across Panksepp in my research into why my dogs love clicker training and shaping so much. Why when they are fearful they sometimes won't take a piece of steak but they will do a behaviour or interact with a game that will earn them the same piece of steak. The brain is so interesting and I realy appreciate this video and being able to see Jaak Pankseep talk.

[@veriblogger1517]

I read his book, learned a lot details that I didn't know - and I am digging in the neuroscience field a lot. So many repetitions of the same lie, and only people like Jack, who don't go with the crowd, who have their own independent "digging" move science. I heard about his death recently, sad news, and I am glad to discover his TED talk. At least he was heard not only in science but also in public. You are a great man, Jack.

[@ilyachigrin4334]

another fascinating talk from TED's. very illuminating

[@Techsti]

A wonderful man. Respect you Sir.

[@marijan532]

Reminds me of Oliver Sacks, also a great humanist!

[@mbunds]

One day when I was playing “chase me - chase you” with my dog, I noticed he was making a sound that wasn’t panting, but short bursts of breath that sounded like “laughter”. I discounted it, but he only makes this sound when he appears to be having great fun. Is it possible that this sound is the equivalent to human laughter?

[@GlobalEltorro]

I don't know

[@AmrothPalantir]

Could be... Just make sure it's not his way to correcting you to play more, then it's domination. If he don't make them after you stopped, then I would presume it's play "laughter".

[@robsmith5335]

Could be the dog is just short of breath. Absolutely no way could it or should it be perceived that your dog is trying to dominate you 🤣😂

[@BluCharmander]

Yeah I think my dog laughs at me too. He only does it during play and he isn’t exerting much energy so it’s not panting.

[@charleylee6574]

@@robsmith5335 Had to laugh at this, poor dogs just trying to have a laugh with his owner and is now being accused of full scale domination.

[@mikemorabito5443]

Absolutely amazing !

[@ErmilinaLight]

Thank you for the video talk! It's been over 8 years since it appeared. I wonder what progression those tests and anti-depressants developments achieved? Are they used in real clinical practice nowadays or no?

[@sujitthomas5262]

I really loved this speech...accepts it totally Everyone is different and unique in there own way... For some people its emotions for some its money for some it might be any other luxuries or anything ... Its all about the taste or a personal likes of a person which makes them inti something... So a person can't say without feelings or anything life is incomplete and all... For me its not true if u chase your tastes or do what gives you pleasure then its not at all a worthless life...Its all about the value which we give... In my case iam not a emotional creature and I don't give much importance to it... For Me life comes ones and I want to make the best out of it... Not to get into some naggy unwanted feelings... So its your life do what makes you happy if its love or emotions or luxuries or passion whatever it may,go for it... Enjoy your life to the best by tasting all the earthly pleasures..rock hard...

[@lendalennuk2484]

True, why not indulge? Only in the natural, healthy community this "do what you want" is always conditioned and balanced by duties.

[@vrtunez467]

facinating knowledge. thank you.

[@rampyourshift]

Interesting to find that so much research has been done since this video that contradicts much of what he says. How Emotions are made cites a lot of this research. It still amazes me that after all this research they are still describing the reaction of an emotion with an emotion without actually explaining the why of the emotions. He almost has it here talking about loss and safety, however that is only two of 4 reasons why we have the resultant emotion from a situation, not including what we're already holding onto.

[@KristiPelegrin]

PHENOMENAL & EXCEPTIONALLY INFORMATIVE TedTalk!

[@whit2642]

This was started with the age old philosophical question of “I love and I hate can one tell me why?” Well my initial and absolute beginning to my own answer of the question is that “one” referred to is not another human or higher power. But the actual subjects of the question. Can what I love tell me why I hate? And can what I hate tell me why I love? Overall my thought process is always circling around why am I thinking and feeling this? How is it making those around me feel? How are others feelings affecting me? Beside all this I think this man is very deep emotionally for a scientist and as a literary mind I find his points appealing and easily accessible for my mind to comprehend.

[@lydiamj4845]

Love love love! ♥️💕💜 so good the message was for me! Life changing n real reasons we all need to know so much! 😊😊😊😊

[@Luvmeesh]

Gratitude 💗✨

[@karenforero9731]

One of the greatest scientists 🤓

[@klivonneckles3818]

This was very helpful that you very much and I wish you all the best.

[@jburgett45]

Thank you so much Jaak Panksepp for such a wonderful presentation. It answered a number of personal questions for me and look forward to this medicine to be available soon.... unfortunately I have a feeling that many won't be able to afford it - myself included :(

[@lendalennuk2484]

There are always many cures, not only one! And no medicine is better than connecting to nature, both in direct and indirect meaning...

[@raquelpm3441]

Thank you for sharing, Jaak.

[@BeastMasterNeil]

It is difficult to progress as a society when so many people won't accept that the mind is generated by the brain, and in the same way for humans as for other animals. Effective social policy, including animal welfare policy, mental health policy, and drug addiction policy, has to be based on rational understanding, combined with compassion.

[@alexs.9912]

Strange Dog that is why you have to change education

[@saraanneguthrie8070]

Hearing that the animal mind connects through chickens with ginuea pigs show sadness and not knowing exactly what the animals are thinking of. Thinking that they would be able to come up with if have angry thoughts you will have angry reactions and that there is no pill for that. Seeing what the primal emotions and affective feelings are is opening the way I think about how I've been feeling even now.

[@michellegigliello6082]

I believe I have figured out why autism, ALS, epilepsy are possibly caused. It is what you're talking about. I wish I could talk to you. Your brilliant! Stay safe

[@arbenhajri1212]

Great Talk

[@otheliamarie7757]

This is a beautiful talk.

[@TrakkMurdah]

What a wise old man! 💚

[@nimim.markomikkila1673]

Thanks, Panksepp!

[@luckydesilva6733]

Great work. Reminds me of Dr Candace Pert's work. Thank you . With respect

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

BBC. British Broadcasting Corporation thank you. I enjoyed his talk.

[@primalmindprimalgames1771]

Great talk Jaak, and I very much appreciate all the work and discoveries that you and your colleagues have made. As an independent science writer who co-researched and co-wrote two books on the human mind-brain system, namely Primal Mind, Primal Games: Why We Do What We Do, I was especially intrigued with your summation table identifying key emotions that appear around the 5:50 mark in your 17+ minute TEDx talk. I think this maps well onto our three-fold mindset model which is derivative of the Fight-Flight and Freeze instinct substrate, as it shows an elaboration and evolution of the emotional system into more subtle and complex variant expressions. (Co-author Paul H. LeMay)

[@TeslaNick2]

He died in April dude...

[@paullemay9895]

When I posted the above, Jaak Panksepp had died only a few weeks before. I discovered this when I tried to contact him at the university in Washington State where he worked.

[@tuwheratiaihaka2744]

Thank you mate. May you RIP 🙏

[@No-ky3kb]

Wow this was fantastic

[@olgakasianova6581]

So interesting!!!

[@iktomi5]

Awesome great 2 receive this info exciting to! As a spiritual man Identifying myself as a Christian I welcome this scientific research. I see man in a dual state animal and soul if we can support the animal in us there is hope that others will see that the spiritual life also adds to the texture and meaning 2 life! it certainly does for me Great stuff...MORE!

[@tukurhamid]

Thank you sir. Your life has been useful

[@kirkman1201]

Intensely informative.

[@FreeJulianAssange23]

The dog was saying "Oh poor little guy. Are you okay? I am here for you. I will help you feel okay because I can empathize with you and you will not feel scared and alone. Instead, you will feel loved and this will give you the strength you need to get better. I am here for you my little friend."

[@karambos2]

Exceptional.

[@alanbrunton5909]

We are advancing our knowledge to understand the three basic questions "Who are we? Why are we here? What is our purpose?" Consciousness making a choice to experience emotion, which is the ability to form energy into matter set into motion through a field of a carbon based platform, can and is controlled by thought. The tools are in front of each of us to become more than the subconscious allows. CHOOSE the environmental influences which direct (limit) your ability and own your emotional response. You are the creator.

[@useramiterifet]

Very great talk

[@KatiaLoisel]

Amazing!

[@frankdvorak3644]

great talk!

[@marieewican5223]

Ty for sharing your hidden skills with us

[@pavitra4621]

That's true science doesn't answer why questions, it answers how questions, but spirituality answers why questions.

[@مریمحسینی-س4خ]

grateful

[@martinhandy7520]

Great man Great work!

[@theelonz]

❤️💕 my regard to very significant and moving by his best

[@jthusany]

I was waiting to see if the mouse followed his hand, and when it did, I said "He's correct, it was sounds of joy the mouse was making."

[@emmelinedycangchon-garma3222]

I need to hear more.