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Ep 17 | Your Unique Brain, Adapting to Exponential Change, Fostering Curiosity, & More — Cognitive Neuroscientist Chantel Prat

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The Role of Similarity in Relationships

Similarity plays a crucial role in relationships as individuals connect more easily with those whose brains work like theirs. Social neuroscience indicates that people are more likely to be friends if their brain responses are similar, surpassing factors like personality, age, and gender. This similarity fosters understanding and connection. However, evolutionary dynamics ensure that romantic partners often have differing brain functions to prevent inbreeding and enhance the diversity in important relationships.

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