What Makes You Attractive

What Makes You Attractive

Vanessa Van Edwards2 min14 juil. 2015
Science never ceases to surprise me
3 chapitres
  • Introduction and Research Background(0'000'28)
    Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at the Science of People, a human behavior research lab.
    The channel brings interesting, delectable, sexy, and fascinating science about people to viewers.
    This is an edition of 'Did You Know' where today's fact might surprise viewers.
    The episode explores what makes people attractive based on scientific research.
  • Facial Symmetry and Attractiveness(0'281'43)
    Facial symmetry is more important than any other physical quality when it comes to how good-looking someone appears.
    • Beyoncé's face, when made perfectly symmetrical using computer graphics, appears even more attractive than her real face • Leonardo DiCaprio's face, when digitally made symmetrical, also looks significantly different but demonstrates the brain's preference for symmetry
    The human brain loves looking at perfectly symmetrical images, making them the favorite regardless of the person's natural asymmetries.
    When assessing attractiveness, focus on the symmetry of someone's face and body rather than other physical features like biceps.
  • Personal Reflection and Conclusion(1'432'09)
    Vanessa reflects on her own facial symmetry, noting she has a lazy eye on one side.
    This completes the science fact of the day segment.
    Viewers are encouraged to like the video if they enjoyed the science fact presented.
    Facial and body symmetry plays a crucial role in how attractive someone appears to others.