Exploring how the evolution of human ability to love and form bonds for cooperation and community building led to the origins of romantic love, highlighting its significance in human survival.
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Episode 2098:
Mark Manson delves into the evolution and historical perception of romantic love, revealing its origins from survival mechanisms to its status as a societal "sickness" in ancient times. His insightful exploration offers a unique perspective on how love's role and significance have transformed over centuries, providing a fascinating backdrop to understanding our current relationship with love.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/romantic-love
Quotes to ponder:
"It’s these symbiotic warm fuzzies that kept the species relying on one another long enough to survive the savannas and populate the planet and invent Netflix."
Episode references:
Plato's concept of love: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_love
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