Why We Love by Helen Fisher Summary
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Dive into the chemistry of attraction with Helen Fisher's groundbreaking exploration of love's biological roots. Endorsed by renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson and tapped by Match.com to revolutionize online dating, this book reveals why love isn't just poetry - it's powerful evolutionary science.
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The Chemistry of Falling: When Your Brain Becomes a Love Laboratory
What if I told you that the butterflies in your stomach, the sleepless nights replaying a single conversation, and that ridiculous grin you can't wipe off your face aren't just emotions-they're the result of a precisely orchestrated chemical symphony in your brain? Love isn't merely a feeling; it's a biological imperative as fundamental as hunger or thirst. When someone captures your heart, specific brain regions light up like a city at night, flooding your system with dopamine, norepinephrine, and a cocktail of other neurochemicals that literally alter your consciousness. This isn't poetic exaggeration-it's neuroscience. The ancient poets were right about love's power to transform us, but they didn't know they were describing a primordial mating drive millions of years in the making, one that hijacks our rational mind and makes us do wonderfully irrational things. Love doesn't stay confined to your mind-it commandeers your entire body. Hearts race at the mere sound of a loved one's voice. Palms sweat. Knees weaken. You might stammer, flush, or find yourself unable to eat despite being hungry. Sleep becomes elusive, yet paradoxically, you're flooded with energy-able to talk until dawn, write passionate letters, or cross continents for a brief encounter. These aren't metaphors from romance novels; they're documented physiological responses catalogued across centuries and cultures. The Tamil people have a word for this state: mayakkam-intoxication, dizziness, and delusion.
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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