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#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality

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Illness and Identity: The Behavioral Shift

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between infections, particularly COVID-19, and their influence on human personality and behavior. It discusses how pathogens may manipulate host behaviors for their transmission, alongside the emotional and social dynamics experienced during illness. Furthermore, it highlights the evolutionary psychology of food preferences during sickness, the impact of vulnerability on social interactions, and the societal interpretations of health and illness.

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