How Did We Get Here?

Beauty.  It's important.  Apparently in ways we don't (usually) even think about.  Aren't we bombarded daily with information including, but not limited to: who looks good, what body types we think are hot, how we can look good, or at least better, how to grow more luxurious eye lashes, how to get white enough teeth,  what we can wear to look better, what we can eat to look better, etc. etc.? Obsessive?  In a way it's no wonder that Survival of the Prettiest is our common reading.  But our common reading goes beyond our day-to-day experience with prettiness.  It talks about how we human beings are actualy hard-wired to look for and be drawn to pretty people.  If we're all subconsciously attracted and drawn to pretty features, as opposed to the not-so-pretty, what implications follow for how that shapes relationships, business, values, consumerism, mental health?  What do you think?  How are you effected?  As you read this book, many related issues will arise.  This blog is one way to discuss those issues that matter to you.  Everyone is welcome - pretty or not.