The Science of Cuteness
What makes something cute?
Most people know cuteness when they see it, but can’t describe what attributes actually make something Ultra Kawaii. However, scientists who study visual signaling think they have the cute code cracked! They say that humans respond to things that signal the following:
- Extreme youth
- Vulnerability
- Harmlessness
- Need
This little guy meets all the requirements for being cute.
Scientists say that humans are hard-wired to respond to these cute cues because we are wired to...
