The science behind cute, sexy, sweet and funny – an evolutionary riddle
March 17, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 commentsWhy are babies cute? Why is cake sweet? Philosopher Dan Dennett has answers you wouldn’t expect, as he shares evolution’s counterintuitive reasoning on cute, sweet and sexy things. For a topping, try his new theory on why jokes are funny.
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This one is great, the brain of a human being really is simply amazing.
Once again, we have TED video of a man full of his own self-importance. Besides the odious nature of his delivery. He wasted much of his time insulting deists rather than supporting his premise.
Yes, evolution was the process that created humankind. No, that process was not a random occurrence.
Nice… hohohoho