The Enduring Good Deeds

What is the issue with most humans anyway?

I say… it’s the insula.

Why?!

The insula is a fascinating region in the brain! It’s a complex structure involved in various vital functions, including:

1. Interoception: The insula processes bodily sensations, such as pain, temperature, hunger, thirst, and respiratory status.
2. Emotions: It plays a role in emotional experiences, like empathy, anxiety, and disgust.
3. Self–awareness: The insula is linked to our sense of self and body ownership.
4. Empathy and compassion: It’s active when we understand and share feelings with others.
5. Decision–making: The insula contributes to risk assessment, uncertainty, and decision-making processes.
6. Sensorimotor integration: It integrates sensory information from the body and helps regulate movement.

Damage to the insula has been linked to various neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as:

• Emotion regulation difficulties
• Alexithymia (difficulty identifying emotions)
• Empathy impairments
• Interoceptive dysregulation (e.g., misinterpreting bodily sensations)
• Chronic pain and fatigue

The insula is a vital structure that helps us navigate the world, understand ourselves and others, and experience emotions.

Now, do you understand what I am saying?!

The insula is at the center of all human problems, haha.