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Greenfield suggests that consciousness exists on a continuum. At one end is raw, primal emotion—the state of infants or those in a "mind-blown" state of euphoria or rage. At the other end is the "mind," a personalized collection of associations and experiences that grow more complex as we age. The Private Life of the Brain - PMC - NIH

In her 2000 book, The Private Life of the Brain: Emotions, Consciousness, and the Secret of the Self , neuroscientist explores the biological roots of our subjective inner worlds. She posits that emotion is the most basic form of consciousness and the primary building block of the human mind. The Core Theory: Emotion as a Foundation The Private Life of the Brain: Emotions, Consci...