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Porque é que amamos e traímos

A antropóloga Helen Fisher escolheu um tópico complicado — o amor — e explica-nos a sua evolução, as suas bases bioquímicas e a sua importância social. Conclui deixando-nos um aviso sobre o potencial desastre inerente ao abuso de antidepressivos.

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A antropóloga Helen Fisher escolheu um tópico complicado — o amor — e explica-nos a sua evolução, as suas bases bioquímicas e a sua importância social. Conclui deixando-nos um aviso sobre o potencial desastre inerente ao abuso de antidepressivos.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Anthropologist, expert on love

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Anthropologist Helen Fisher studies gender differences and the evolution of human emotions. She’s best known as an expert on romantic love.

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