The Science of Attraction by Patrick King Summary
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Decode the evolutionary psychology of attraction with Patrick King's #1 Amazon bestseller. Learn the four-step sequence to genuine connection that even influences job interviews and friendships. Surprisingly, its insights on body language and uncertainty creation work across all social interactions - not just dating.
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The Magnetic Pull of Attraction
Imagine standing in a crowded room and feeling an inexplicable pull toward someone you've never met. Your rational brain literally powers down, creating the neurological equivalent of rose-colored glasses. This isn't poetry-it's neuroscience. When attraction strikes, our higher brain steps aside, explaining why love has been described as temporary insanity throughout human history. What makes the science of attraction so compelling is how it bridges evolutionary biology with modern dating, showing how ancient programming influences everything from our dating app swipes to our unconscious body language. When we strip away the trappings of modern dating-luxury cars, revealing clothing, impressive homes-we're left with biological triggers that have worked for thousands of years. These signals are hardcoded in our genes to identify traits indicating a good biological partner. Yet human attraction transcends pure biology. Elderly couples remain deeply in love long past reproductive years, and brain imaging reveals fascinating neurological changes during attraction: reduced frontal cortex activity, diminished fear responses, and a flood of chemicals similar to those found in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Four-Step Attraction Sequence
The Silent Language of Attraction
Breaking Barriers Through Touch
The Psychology of Pursuit and Retreat
The Choreography of Flirtation
The Disconnect Between Desire and Choice
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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