Fatherhood is one of the most misunderstood and underestimated forces shaping human connection.
Evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin breaks down the science of fatherhood and explains why dads play a far more powerful role in relationships, child development, and emotional wellbeing than we often acknowledge.
She unpacks the biology, psychology and culture behind love, attraction and long-term connection. Drawing on science, neuroscience and real-world research, Anna explains why we’re drawn to certain people, how technology and dating apps are reshaping intimacy, and what we misunderstand about commitment in today’s fast-moving world.
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