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Why love hasn't changed in millions of years (despite your apps)

“Any understanding of human relationships must take into account one of the most powerful determinants of human behavior: the unquenchable, adaptable, and primordial human drive to love.”
- Helen Fisher, Anthropologist

Think dating apps changed everything? Think again. Renowned anthropologist Helen Fisher reveals why our ancient brain systems for love remain untouched by modern tech. Discover the surprising forces truly reshaping courtship and marriage today.

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Chapter 1The surprising truth about polygamy and human pair-bonding

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Chapter 2Unlocking the three ancient brain systems for love

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Chapter 3Why technology only changes how we court, not how we love

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Chapter 4Dating sites aren't 'dating sites' – they're 'introduction sites'

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Chapter 5The biology of personality: Who are you naturally drawn to?

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Chapter 6The 'Paradox of Choice' and the rise of 'Slow Love'

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Chapter 7The real reason singles are delaying marriage: Fear of divorce

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Chapter 8The Marriage Revolution: How women in the workforce changed everything

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Chapter 9Shedding 10,000 years of farming tradition for egalitarian love

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Chapter 10The unquenchable human drive to love: A powerful conclusion

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Chapter 11Esther Perel joins: Context vs. the core need for love

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Chapter 12The dark side of choice: FOMO and 'stable ambiguity'

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Chapter 13Icing, simmering, and ghosting: New tactics of modern courtship

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Chapter 14From 'production economy' to 'service economy' in marriage

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Chapter 15Temperament vs. Culture: What truly shapes our relationships?

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Love's Ancient Code: Why Technology Can't Rewrite Our Primal Drives

In an era dominated by dating apps and digital connections, renowned anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher argues that the fundamental human drive to love remains as ancient and unyielding as ever. While technology reshapes the 'how' of courtship, it barely touches the 'why' or the 'who' we choose.

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