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LOVE (…Nature’s Greatest Scam?)

Dopamine, dogs, disappointment… and why we keep falling anyway.

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois unpack one of humanity’s most powerful — and most confusing — forces: love.

Is love a conscious choice? Or is it nature’s trick… an evolutionary scam that hijacks our brains just long enough to produce a child or two? Drawing on Helen Fisher’s research, Robert Palmer lyrics, evolutionary psychology, “Love Actually,” and a surprise appearance from Francois’ true soulmate (spoiler: it’s Caesar the dog), we explore:

• Why falling in love hits the same circuits as addiction
• Why the magical rush inevitably wears off
• Why expectations — not reality — ruin relationships
• The 7-year itch, Hollywood illusions, and why we’re terrible at staying satisfied
• How love evolves from chemistry → choice → companionship

Funny, honest, and surprisingly moving, this episode is for romantics, realists, dog lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered why we love the way we do.

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