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Awe as a Scientific Emotion.

Sara Gottlieb¹, Dacher Keltner¹, Tania Lombrozo¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley.

Cognitive Science

|July 30, 2018

Summary

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The emotion of awe, often linked to spirituality, actually promotes scientific thinking and discovery. Experiencing awe enhances understanding of science and reduces belief in non-scientific explanations.

Keywords:

Awe Explanation Science Teleology

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Psychology
Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Science

Background:

Awe is traditionally viewed as a religious or spiritual emotion.
Scientists report awe motivates naturalistic inquiry and discovery.
Awe involves accommodation, revising mental schemas for vast stimuli.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between experiencing awe and scientific thinking.
To determine if awe uniquely predicts scientific reasoning compared to other positive emotions.

Main Methods:

Six studies were conducted to assess the disposition to experience awe.
Correlation between awe and scientific thinking measures were analyzed.
Comparison with other positive emotions was performed.

Main Results:

A positive association was found between the tendency to experience awe and scientific thinking.
This association was specific to awe and not observed with other positive emotions.
Awe disposition predicted better understanding of science and rejection of creationism and teleology.

Conclusions:

Awe is linked to scientific reasoning and discovery.
The tendency to experience awe uniquely promotes scientific thinking.
Awe may play a crucial role in belief revision essential for scientific advancement.