Antonio Damasio
A distinguished neuroscientist known for his research on the neural basis of emotion, decision-making, and consciousness, emphasizing the role of the body.
Quotes by Antonio Damasio
Consciousness is the feeling of being a self.
The self is a collection of memories, experiences, and expectations.
Emotions are not a distraction from reason; they are an integral part of it.
The brain is a sculptor of reality.
Consciousness is the feeling of being in the world.
The self is a narrative that provides coherence and meaning to our lives.
Emotions are the fundamental building blocks of our mental lives.
The brain is a master of improvisation.
Consciousness is the feeling of being present.
The self is a continuous act of interpretation.
Emotions are the currency of our interactions with the world.
Consciousness is the sense of being at home in the body.
Emotions are the messengers of the body to the mind.
The brain is not an organ of computation but of feeling and regulation.
Joy, sorrow, jealousy, admiration, love, fear, grief, and anger are the fabric of life.
Without feelings, there would be no reason to act.
The mind is a slave to the body in the best possible way.
Consciousness begins when brains acquire the power to represent the body.
Emotions guide us toward what is good for survival.
The self is a repeatedly reconstructed biological state.