Walter Panksepp

J. W. Panksepp was a neuroscientist known for his work on emotions and their roots in the brain. He studied how different brain regions generate feelings like joy, fear, anger, and sadness, emphasizing their evolutionary importance for survival. His research helped reveal that emotions are fundamentally biological, with specific neural circuits underpinning them. Panksepp's work has advanced our understanding of mental health, suggesting that emotional systems are deeply embedded in our brain’s structure, influencing behavior and consciousness.