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Don’t worry - you’re normal! Why we think the way we do.

How to be Happy

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The Allure of Cuteness and Evolutionary Triggers

Exploring the evolutionary reasons behind our attraction to cute things like baby animals, the chapter dives into how features like big eyes and chubby cheeks trigger a sense of caregiving aggression in humans. It draws parallels between this phenomenon and characters in popular media, shedding light on the frustration that can arise when we can't provide care to these adorable beings.

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