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August 29, 2025 102 mins

Is blushing an only human trait? Do animals blush? Can an AI ever express emotion? 

The face is the chief seat of expression. In this episode, I discuss the biological and psychological process of blushing, based on The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin. I explore the different things that can trigger a blush, and the connection between blinking and blushing by analyzing In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch. I focus on self-awareness and how other people's opinions and the ways they perceive us can affect our self-image, and consequently, direct our behaviors and the decisions we make. What role does blushing play in terms of evolution and the development of consciousness? What is the conscience? I believe shame is not an emotion, but an action. How deep is your connection to yourself? 

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Adriana Montenegro

Adriana Montenegro

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