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Snakes, sunrises, and Shakespeare : how evolution shapes our loves and fears

by Gordon H. Orians

This study explores the evolutionary origins of human emotional and aesthetic responses to the natural world. It examines how survival strategies from the African savanna continue to shape modern preferences for specific landscapes, sounds, and scents.

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