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“Feeling awful is physiological you say. God I hate you, I say. Yes you can find the neurons for feeling awful. Do you think you can find the neurons for the fact I hate you?” quote by Alice Notley
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““Feeling awful is physiological you say. God I hate you, I say. Yes you can find the neurons for feeling awful. Do you think you can find the neurons for the fact I hate you?””

Alice Notley

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker contrasts physical discomfort with emotional hatred, questioning whether both have a neural basis.

In simple terms: Physical pain vs emotional hatred, both possibly rooted in brain activity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that emotions have biological underpinnings.

Themes

psychology neuroscience emotion philosophy

Mood

introspective conflicted

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Therapy sessions
  • self‑reflection
  • academic discussion
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

Neural correlates subjective experience mind-body connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we locate hate in the brain?
  • How does recognizing neural basis affect moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

Biology may not fully explain complex feelings.

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