Helen Fisher
Anthropologist | Decoding the Biological Science of Human Love
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Helen Fisher is a pioneering anthropologist who has transformed our understanding of human romantic connections. Her groundbreaking research explores the biological and neurological foundations of love, attraction, and relationships.
As a world-renowned expert, she bridges scientific research with practical insights into why humans form deep romantic bonds. Fisher's work delves into the intricate neuroscience of human attraction, revealing the complex biological mechanisms that drive human connection.
Her keynotes provide audiences with revealing perspectives on how chemistry, brain function, and evolutionary psychology shape our most intimate relationships.
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Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why
In our tech-driven, interconnected world, we've developed new ways and rules to court each other, but the fundamental principles of love have stayed the same, says anthropologist Helen Fisher. Our faster connections, she suggests, are actually leading to slower, more intimate relationships. At 12:20, couples therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel steps in to make an important point -- that while love itself stays the same, technology has affected the way we form and end relationships.
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