Helen Fisher
Helen Fisher is a TED speaker who has written 4 quality-verified books, paired here with their talks.
Fisher's several books lay bare the mysteries of our most treasured emotion: its evolution, its biochemical foundations and its vital importance to human society. 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. Her classic study, Anatomy of Love, first published in 1992, has just been re-issued in a fully updated edition, including her recent neuroimaging research on lust, romantic love and attachment as well as discussions of sexting, hooking up, friends with benefits, other contemporary trends in courtship and marriage, and a dramatic current trend she calls “slow love.”
TED talks by Helen Fisher
- Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why (2016)
- The brain in love (2008)
- Why we love, why we cheat (2006)
Books by Helen Fisher
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Frequently asked questions
What books has Helen Fisher written?
Helen Fisher has written 4 books in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Anatomy of Love", "The First Sex", "Why We Love", "Histoire naturelle de l'amour". Each is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does Helen Fisher write about?
Helen Fisher's books on Books Worth Reading cover Psychology & Mind, Business & Economics, Environment & Sustainability.
What is Helen Fisher known for?
Helen Fisher has built a distinctive intellectual career by treating love not as a mystical or purely emotional phenomenon, but as a fundamental biological drive worthy of rigorous scientific study. Her work spans evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and anthropology to explain why humans form romant...
What is Helen Fisher's TED talk?
Helen Fisher's most-watched TED talk is "Why we love, why we cheat" (2006). It is paired with their books on Books Worth Reading.