Lecture by Dr. Shimon Edelman (Cornell University) held on Jan. 7, 2014
Dr. Shimon Edelman, who is the visiting researcher of Kokoro Research Center, spoke about his research at Inamori Center, Kyoto University on Jan 7, 2014.
Date: Jan 7, 2014, 15:00-17:00
Place: Middle Conference Hall, 3rd Floor, Inamori Center, Kyoto University access
Speaker：Shimon Edelman (Department of Psychology at Cornell University）
Title: “Happiness: evolutionary roots, cognitive basis, social dynamics”
Abstract: In this talk, I shall introduce the cognitive-psychological concept of happiness and discuss its likely evolutionary origins, the cognitive mechanisms behind it, and the social dynamics that govern it. I shall also offer some thoughts regarding what can and should be done to promote happiness.
Place: Middle Conference Hall, 3rd Floor, Inamori Center, Kyoto University access
Speaker：Shimon Edelman (Department of Psychology at Cornell University）
Title: “Happiness: evolutionary roots, cognitive basis, social dynamics”
Abstract: In this talk, I shall introduce the cognitive-psychological concept of happiness and discuss its likely evolutionary origins, the cognitive mechanisms behind it, and the social dynamics that govern it. I shall also offer some thoughts regarding what can and should be done to promote happiness.
Dr. Edelman’s Website
http://kybele.psych.cornell.edu/~edelman/
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