Do you think emotions are given to us from birth and they are nothing more than a reaction to an external stimulus? Lisa Barrett, relying on modern neurobiological research, the discoveries of social psychology, philosophy and the results of hundreds of experiments, found that emotions are not triggered - they are created by the person himself. They are not universal, as is commonly believed, but are different for different cultures. They are born as a combination of the physical properties of the body, the flexible brain, the environment in which a person finds himself, as well as his culture and upbringing. This book revolutionizes the understanding of emotions, mind and brain. A fascinating journey awaits you through the amazing pathways through which your brain creates your emotional life. You will learn to look at emotions, your relationships with people, and ultimately at yourself in a new way. Published in Russian for the first time.