Primary emotions

The universal source code

Six biological programs written into your DNA. They're not bugs — they're the system you come with out of the box. Tap each emotion to explore it.

Joy

The system at peak performance

Releases dopamine and endorphins. Reinforces behaviors that are good for you.

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Sadness

The process of integrating losses

It lets you integrate losses and process what can no longer be.

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Fear

The oldest alarm system

Activates adrenaline and cortisol. Your oldest protection system.

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Anger

The guardian of your boundaries

Mobilizes noradrenaline to defend boundaries that have been crossed.

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Disgust

The filter for what's not good for you

Triggers the rejection reflex. Protects you from the toxic — physical or moral.

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Surprise

The reset of attention

Interrupts everything to redirect attention to the unexpected stimulus.

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Seen the 6 base programs?

Secondary emotions are mixes and combinations of these six.

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