Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr

#122 Dr Anna Machin - Why Do We Love? Compatibility, Kissing and Cheating


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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Anna Machin, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Oxford and expert on the science of love.


Love - that mysterious, powerful force that has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music. But what exactly is love from a scientific perspective? Dr. Machin will help us unravel the evolutionary purpose of love and explain why it's critical to our survival as a species.We'll dive deep into the neurochemistry of love, exploring the roles of oxytocin, dopamine, and other hormones in forming and maintaining romantic relationships.


Dr. Machin will also shed light on how love differs across cultures and whether humans are truly designed for monogamy.

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