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Joshua Paul Dale, "Irresistible: How Cuteness Wired our Brains and Conquered the World" (Profile Books, 2023)

New Books in Psychology

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The Evolution and Cultural Impact of Cuteness

This chapter explores the concept of cuteness and its influence on our brains, behavior, and culture. The guest discusses the evolution of cuteness, the connection between cuteness and domestication, and the cultural and historical aspects of cuteness in different societies. They also delve into the concept of neotony and its role in evolutionary benefits for animals and humans.

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