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Survival of the Prettiest by Nancy Etcoff - Book Summary
“Why We Can't Stop Looking: The Evolutionary Truth About Beauty”
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Title: Survival of the Prettiest
Author: Nancy Etcoff
Category: Culture & Society
What if beauty isn't a social construct at all, but a biological signal shaped by evolution? Sam and Sophie explore Nancy Etcoff's provocative book that argues our attraction to pretty faces is hardwired from birth.
They walk through the evidence: three-month-old babies prefer attractive faces…
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