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#817 - Dr Anna Machin - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Love, Lust & Cheating

Modern Wisdom

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The Science of Love and Its Evolutionary Role

This chapter investigates love as a crucial biological incentive that promotes cooperation and survival, examining its presence across different species. It highlights the neurochemical foundations of love and attraction, differentiating between lust and deeper emotional connections, while exploring the sensory evaluations that inform mate selection. Additionally, the chapter challenges the notion of love as a solely human trait by revealing the rich emotional lives of various animals.

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