Susan notes: I've copied and pasted this biographical information and talk unabashedly from the TED website. Thanks to Giorgio Ungani ofTEDx Dubai for leading me to this talk. Register for the October 10, 2009, TEDx Dubai event here.

Helen Fisher's courageous investigations of romantic love -- its evolution, its biochemical foundations and its vital importance to human society -- are informing and transforming the way we understand ourselves.

Fisher describes love as a universal human drive (stronger than the sex drive; stronger than thirst or hunger; stronger perhaps than the will to live), and her many areas of inquiry shed light on timeless human mysteries, like why we choose one partner over another.

Almost unique among scientists, Fisher explores the science of love without losing a sense of romance: Her work frequently invokes poetry, literature and art -- along with scientific findings -- helping us appreciate our love affair with love itself.

In her research, and in books such as Anatomy of Love and 2004's Why We Love, Fisher looks at questions with real impact on modern life. Her latest research raises serious concerns about the widespread, long-term use of antidepressants, which may undermine our natural process of attachment by tampering with hormone levels in the brain.

In the 2006 TED Talk, Fisher charms, informs and communicates with panache:

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written by Elise Talj, September 27, 2009

Hi Sue,
I loved the Helen Fisher talk... not only brilliant but also makes sense which usually is rare
I have posted it on my FB with mention of your name and the AWR site... I hope it's OK with you.
Can't wait to see you in Dubai. Bisous, e.

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written by Susan Macaulay, September 28, 2009

Thanks Elise.

It would be great if you could make the link to AWR instead of to TED so the visitors come to my site instead of to TED...

TED already has all the traffic it needs...

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written by Lynn Harris, September 29, 2009

I loved this TED talk, thanks very much Susan. Safe travels home from Canada to Dubai

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written by Susan Macaulay, October 01, 2009

Me too ! It's chock-a-block with great information - just like your amazing book is gonna' be.

Halfway to DXB now. Talk soon...

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