00:00Oxytocin, often referred to as the love hormone, is released during physical affection, childbirth, and moments of bonding, creating a sense of closeness and trust.
00:10Dopamine, the feel-good chemical, is activated when we experience pleasure, such as when we fall in love or feel a deep emotional connection.
00:19From this perspective, love can be seen as nature's way of encouraging behaviors that promote bonding, reproduction, and social cooperation.
00:27But is love really just a matter of biology?
00:30Are we simply responding to chemical signals and evolutionary impulses?
00:34While the biological explanation offers valuable insight into the mechanics of love, it leaves much of the mystery untouched.
00:42After all, love is not just about reproduction or survival.
00:47The love we feel for a child is different from the passion of romantic love or the loyalty of friendship.