From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Wed May 23 2001 - 07:39:04 MDT
John Marlow wrote,
> On 22 May 2001, at 13:44, J. R. Molloy wrote:
>
> > More evidence indicating the ability to recognize beauty derives from
> > neuro-biology and behavioral genetics (as do morality and
> > love). IOW, our
> > genes decide how we perceive beauty, who we love, and whether
> > we think it right or wrong.
>
> Gimme a break...
This was my reaction as well. The preference for symmetry is well-known.
However, J.R. is reading way too much into this paper. It only discusses
the preference for symmetry. It does not discuss love, partner preferences
or whether we think it right or wrong.
-- Harvey Newstrom <http://HarveyNewstrom.com> <http://Newstaff.com>
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