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TEDx

The Science of Love

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

Explore the groundbreaking scientific approach to understanding love relationships in this 28-minute TEDx talk by world-renowned relationship expert John Gottman. Discover how Gottman's research at "The Love Lab" led to the creation of love equations and mathematical dynamics that can predict relationship longevity with 90% accuracy. Learn about the importance of calm, trust, and commitment in fostering great love, and gain insights into the scientific principles behind successful relationships across all types and life stages. Delve into topics such as building trust, the mathematics of love, influence functions, and dynamic portraits as Gottman shares his findings from 40 years of research with thousands of couples.

Syllabus

Intro
Why would you need a science
The Love Lab
Results
Dow Jones
Why is it important
Building trust
What is trust
The mathematics of love
The influence function
The dynamic portrait
Dynamical picture
Simulation

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