We often think of the mind in a binary state between logic and emotions. In the same way we think of relationship between Captain Kirk and Spock from Star Trek, we utilize either logic or emotions to rationalize a situation. Individuals use logic because emotions are a state we place ourselves in in reaction to something that has happened, but does not help resolve a situation. In fact, decisions rooted in emotion lead to irrational decisions that worsen situations. Therefore, emotions, while not a negative aspect to the human condition, should be handled delicately. Emotions, while normal, are inherently irrational. Individuals use emotions because not everything adds up perfectly. There are things in life that are unexplainable. And life can be absurd. As we have seen with how big the coronavirus has gotten, no one predicted it. As of this writing, one million people have died from the virus. Logic and rationality have not helped people calm their inner turmoil. Facts do not care about their feelings. Logic is not the enemy of emotions, but it fails to help cope with the times life throws curveballs at us. Emotions are entirely rational. But emotions and rationality and more intertwined than people care. In fact, emotions help guide logic. We know suffering inflicted on other individuals is wrong not because it is illogical because it would lead towards society falling apart. We know external suffering is wrong because it inflicts unpleasant emotions such as sadness, trauma, horror and depression. Fred Kofman, writing about the intertwining of emotions and rationality on the Huffington Post, points to neurobiologist Francisco Damasio and his writings as an example. Damasio "points out that rationality depends upon a deeper system of regulation that consists largely of emotions and feelings. Emotions can disrupt reasoning in certain circumstances, but without emotion there is no reasoning at all". Sometimes, we are faced with difficult decisions that no amount of logic can simply resolve. When we are faced with those decisions, we knowingly or unknowingly turn to emotions, or in some cases go with our guts, to make a clear decision we either think, feel, or both as the right decision. Logic, of course, should not be neglected because then people would be making decisions that would crumble human society, but I argue it is irrational to assume that emotions are a rational aspect to the human condition. Not because we are born with them, even though we are, but because they develop a deeper understanding for why we care about people in our lives and the wellness of society. CITATIONS: Kofman, Fred. “You Can’t Be Rational If You Are Not Emotional (11.1).” HuffPost, 7 Dec. 2017, www.huffpost.com/entry/you-cant-be-rational-if-y_b_8517098.

Emotions are experienced in similar ways to a point of being predictable no matter what someone's gender or culture is. A psychology professor at the University of British Columbia stated, "There’s a lot of evidence to suggest that for most emotions, we have them because we evolved to have them. They’re functional, they’re adaptive, and essentially they help us survive and reproduce.” Emotions are here to guide and direct our actions while even helping us weigh potential outcomes extremely rationally and logically. They are integral to decision making. The belief that emotions are irrational actually seems dangerous. Emotions, and therefore emotional strength, should be valued instead of pushed away. Feeling things helps to provide you a perspective on situations and continue your growth through them. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/06/emotions-arent-irrational/592486/

One of the most valuable qualities we have is the ability to identify and control our emotions. Feelings have a lot of strength, and they can be daunting at times. Adults and children alike can struggle to control their emotional responses and behave in ways that feel out of their control. Our emotions have a significant effect on our mood and actions. If you're constantly frustrated, nervous, or worried, it can affect your friendships, family relationships, schoolwork, and overall happiness. Emotions help us to identify the various states in our lives and how we react to them. 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/five-reasons-why-recognising-emotions/z7gxjhv

Emotions fundamentally irrational due to their capricious and illogical nature. Ever caught a liar in the act? They get angry at YOU. Ever stubbed your toe and went from frustration, to anger, to laughing at yourself in less then 5 seconds? None of which helps the pain. Ever struggled to fix something then impulsively smashed the entire thing? Emotions are your brains automatic response to stimuli, but rational thinking is voluntary and learned. That is why men say women are "emotional" Not true, in fact men and women feel the same emotions, just as much. However women (generally) more often make choices BASED on their emotion. Women (and of course sooome men and whoever is in between) will stop and analyze how they feel to make a decision, while men tend to look to external information to make a choice. Hence men arguing with each other for hours over who knows more, while women argue with each other over how they feel. Now...that doesn't mean men are actually better at rational thought though, lol they just try to be. But anyone who makes choices solely on how they feel, surely will realize later that how they felt has changed and their choice overtime WILL be defined as irrational.