In this Wireless Philosophy video, we examine the idea that certain basic emotions are shared and experienced similarly by all human beings, regardless of differences in factors like language and culture. Are there mechanisms or modules in our brains that are devoted to specific emotional responses, such as fear, anger, or joy? If not, how can we be sure that people from very different cultures truly understand each other’s experiences?

View our Neuroscience and Philosophy learning module and other videos in this series here: https://www.wi-phi.com