The Science of Cute
01/14/21 • 53 min
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If you took our advice and looked up baby beavers a few episodes back, you probably found them sooooo cute you couldn’t stand it. Or you just wanted to eat them up, which is weird if you think about it. Friend, prepare for the science on that!
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If you took our advice and looked up baby beavers a few episodes back, you probably found them sooooo cute you couldn’t stand it. Or you just wanted to eat them up, which is weird if you think about it. Friend, prepare for the science on that!
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Welcome to Stuff you Should Know, a production of I Heart Radio. Hey, and welcome to the podcast. I'm Josh Clark. There's Charles w. Cute as a button Bryant, and there's Jerry squee rolland and this is stuff you should know of the podcast. A cute addition, that's right, the science a cute. Yeah, I'm excited about this when I've been wanting to do it for a while. I remember, like that was one of the first things you ever said to me when we met in
The Science of Cute Top Questions Answered
What is cute aggression?
Cute aggression is a phenomenon where people experience aggressive or violent thoughts towards cute things.
Who is studying cute aggression?
Clemson psychologist Oriana Aragon is studying cute aggression.
How does the brain regulate overwhelming emotional responses to cuteness?
Cute aggression may be a way for the brain to regulate overwhelming emotional responses to cuteness.
How has bubble wrap been used to measure cute aggression?
Bubble wrap has been used to measure cute aggression, with more bubbles being popped when viewing cute pictures.
Why do people experience cute aggression?
Cute aggression may be a response to a frustrated desire for caregiving.
What is the effect of cute images in marketing?
Cute images are often used for marketing, as they elicit positive emotional responses.
How do cute toys manipulate the caregiving response in individuals?
Cute toys may manipulate the caregiving response in individuals.
What can the commodification of cuteness lead to?
The commodification of cuteness can lead to a lack of understanding and respect for the individuality of animals.
What triggers the cuteness response in humans?
A co-evolved trait in wolves triggers a cuteness response in humans, involving the muscle in their eyebrows.
How does the brain respond to cuteness?
Seeing something cute activates the orbitofrontal cortex, where emotions and pleasure are regulated.
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