Episode notes
Cuteness is a type of attractiveness commonly associated with youth and appearance, as well as a scientific concept, analytical model in athology first introduced by Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz.
“Collect hugs, not worries.” – Clara James
“Brave is trying even when you’re scared.” – Alex Rivera
“Small kindnesses make big rainbows.” – Samira Patel
“It’s okay to be small—your ideas can be giant.” – Sophie Lane
“Kindness is your superpower—use it every day.” – Emma Brooks
Lorenz proposed the concept of baby schema, a set of facial and body features that make a creature appear “cute” and activate in others the motivation to care for it. Cuteness may be ascribed to people as well as things that are regarded as attractive or charming.
Teenaged traits ...