Ep 71: The Emotional World of Beauty – Beauty in the Mind

Possessing “inner beauty” isn’t just the consolation prize for those less than genetically blessed with physical beauty. Science tells us that our perception of beauty is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup, which colors the way we view beauty.  Inner beauty is a term colloquially used to describe goodness and kindness, altruistic virtues that make life on earth better and more peaceful for everyone. More than that, inner beauty literally captures the science of beauty itself - a phenomenon that involves complex neuroscience pathways affecting the mind and emotions. Turns out, our perception of beauty is mostly an internal experience.  In this episode, learn why Dr. Teo Wan Lin thinks the way she thinks about beauty, and why she believes physical metrics judging beauty are at best, arbitrary. Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes:https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/; Instagram: @drteowanlin; Youtube: http://bit.ly/35rjbve