Descartes' Error (Antonio Damasio)

"Descartes' Error," as discussed by Antonio Damasio, challenges the traditional notion that reason and emotion are separate, with rational thought ruling over feelings. Damasio shows that emotions are crucial for decision-making and help us evaluate what is right or wrong. When emotions are damaged, people may become logical but unable to make good choices because they lack the emotional signals that guide us. This highlights that rational thinking and emotions are deeply interconnected, and successful decisions depend on both working together.