Love 2.0: The Power of Positive Connection

A Surprising Look at Love from a Biological Perspective Even more than optimism and happiness, love has a profound effect on our mental and physical health. Barbara Fredrickson conducted groundbreaking research into the power of positive emotions. Her research showed that love, which she redefined as “a micro-moment of connection,” is by far the most powerful of these emotions. In Love 2.0, she shows not only how emotions affect our brains and bodies, but also how we can create our own micro-moments of love and how these can make us more flexible, empathetic, and creative.