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> It's baked into evolution and sexual selection. Human attraction is way more complicated than this
by dmm 8y ago
> It's baked into evolution and sexual selection.
Human attraction is way more complicated than this
- tux1968 8y agoPlease explain.
- romdev 8y agoSexual reproduction selects either the fittest available mate or the most compatible with the group, to create offspring that is likely to be either more independent or more compatible with group living. Natural Selection favors throttling the reproductive pace of individual members of a species for the overall diversity and health of the group, and to prevent overpopulation that could be ruinous to a group. Some species are reproductive for the majority of their lives, and have shorter lifespans or less abundant reproduction. Humans' relatively long lifespan and relatively short reproductive period allow us to use less energy concerning ourselves with survival and reproduction than other species. Baldness, menopause and homosexuality are examples of nature telling us to slow down our mating activities and ideally to find other ways to contribute to the collective- like supporting the young (teach), creating persistent works (write a book), sharing resources (buy a family house), or conserving resources (die).
- loco5niner 8y agoWell, of course. They just highlighted the relevant aspect.