>>14176270In the instances in which emotions are "chosen", I refer to the reality/illusion of free will.
I categorise automatic emotions into these that come because of a clearly defined reason like getting hit or screamed at while chosen emotions are the ones where I have complete control like now. I can feel happy or sad in an instant if I will it.
>>14176531It would just be awareness without any interpretation. I know this topic is a bit cringe for some, but when I did meditation a while back after some time into the sessions you would actually feel void and it was ok, you just didn't care and it was relaxing. Without any sensory stimuly, I guess it would feel the same way.
I feel like going deeper into this is more philosophical than scientific. One of the biggest mysteries right now is subjective experience.
