Emotional states are fairly quick bursts of neuronal gossip. Traits, on the other hand, are more like the neuronal equivalent of committed relationships.

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Emotions are quick bursts of neuronal gossip. Traits are more like the neuronal equivalent of committed relationships. As the title suggests, the author is talking about how emotions are more transient, while traits are more long term. This quote talks about how emotions are more transient, while traits are more long term.

The author discusses that emotions are more transitory, while traits are more lasting. The author goes on to say that emotional states are quick bursts of neuronal gossip, while traits are lasting relationships.

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