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Sounds like bias to me. We're genetically hard-wired to be attracted to those different to us. For example, I don't think that (on average) the locals where I

Sounds like bias to me. We're genetically hard-wired to be attracted to those different to us. For example, I don't think that (on average) the locals where I live are particularly beautiful in comparison to other countries, but a lot of foreigners seem to disagree with me.

jimmyk 10y ago
>We're genetically hard-wired to be attracted to those different to us. Source?
- dkersten 10y ago
  https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/may/24/genes-human-attraction https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/may/24/genes-human-... I'll look for better (primary) sources when I'm not on my phone if I remember. I vaguely remember seeing a bunch of stuff about how humans naturally gravitate towards genetic diversity, unless there's some roadblock preventing it. I don't have a source offhand though so until or unless I find one, remember to add your salt :)
  - jimmyk 10y ago
    That study was only about genes for immunity, not about genes in general.
    - seanp2k2 10y ago
      Exactly. Humans breed for more diverse immunity to increase our chances of survival.
      - jimmyk 10y ago
        Is that the only factor that influences who we breed with? If so, why do humans display a strong preference for mating within their own ethnic group?