What can the social and life sciences tell us about the most fundamental and unquantifiable human experience—love? Join us as we chat with Dr. Anna Machin about why we love and the science behind our closest relationships. We discuss the importance of not just romantic love but the love we share with friends, family and even pets, why we're all wired differently from how we love to when we say the l-word, and why it's essential love bravely even in a world where it feels like dating sucks.

Learn more about Dr. Anna Machin, visit https://annamachin.com/ and check out her latest book 'Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships'

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