The Sweet Smell of Happiness
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Emotional Connection Between Scent and Memory
This chapter examines the complex ties between scent, memory, and emotions, highlighting how genetic factors shape our scent preferences and perceptions of attraction. It also discusses the evocative power of scents in triggering vivid memories, illustrated by the Proustian moment, where particular smells bring back profound emotional recollections.
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