What happens to our brains when we see something cute? #Irresistible explores the fascinating cultural history of cuteness through the ancient origins of Japanese Kawaii culture 🐈🦮 From Hello Kitty to Disney characters, discover 'cute's' impact: bit.ly/3tsiRLJ

My article on cute evolution theguardian.com/books/2023/oct…

Happy publication day to #JoshuaPaulDale's cultural exploration of cuteness - #Irresistible ☺️ Do you want to gain answers to questions about our evolutionary history and the mysterious origins of animal domestication? OUT NOW: bit.ly/3tsiRLJ

Such a pleasure recording #IrresistibleBook by Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D. as #BookOfTheWeek on BBC Radio 4 & BBC Sounds starting today. Big thanks for the stellar production by Elizabeth Burke & the team Loftus Media 🎙️ @Voice_Squad #kawaii

I spoke with Instant Genius, the BBC podcast, on cuteness and its effect on our lives. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why…

Irresistible, Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D.’s excellent book, makes a great case for studying cuteness, from baby animals to Hello Kitty. But the concept may have a very dark side. (9/9) newscientist.com/article/mg2603…

Why are some things cute and others aren't, and why do you want to squeeze them? 🐱 Joshua Paul Dale, a pioneer in the field of cuteness studies, looks at how the cute aesthetic spread around the globe, from emojis to Hello Kitty #Irresistible Tune in👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

I’ll give an online seminar on kawaii design for Casa Con 2023 #casacon. It’s Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST and it’s free! Info. is here: casacon.nardio.net Aww-Struck, hope to see you there!

The Times Literary Supplement reviewed my book!

Nearly 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, an artist made this medicine pot, dedicated by a priest-physician "for the life of" King Sumu-El of Larsa. The dog was the sacred animal of Ninisina, goddess of health and medicine. This artist *knew* dogs. Look at that face! 🥹 ❤️ 📸 me

Enjoyed talking to the amazing Miranda Melcher about cuteness around the world for the New Books Network (@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social) podcast. newbooksnetwork.com/irresistible

Laura Helmuth @asher_elbein Scientific American If you want a deep dive on cuteness check out the work of Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D. open.spotify.com/episode/32M2G8…

Do you ever wonder why we behave the way we do when we see something cute? Explore the global craze of cuteness with Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D. uncovering the charm of Hello Kitty, adorable animals and the science behind why we find things irresistibly cute. #bolinda #audiobook #listeninglist

Our programme for CUTE ECOLOGIES is now live! We have a mammoth day planned with 20+ speakers presenting panel and sparkle talks (our cute take on the classic 🌩️ talk). It's free to sign up. Do so here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cute-ecologi…

It was fantastic to talk with Michael Motamedi & lastraioli about cuteness in Harajuku for their No Fixed Address podcast matadornetwork We talked about the science of cute as well as kawaii. My favorite topics! #kawaii #cute #cutestudies matadornetwork.com/podcasts/no-fi…

Happy paperback publication day to #Irresistible! Learn all about the psychology and biology behind what we find cute, and how cuteness has shaped cultures all around the world with Joshua Paul Dale's fascinating book. Out now! Order here: tinyurl.com/PBIrr / Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D.

Joshua Paul Dale, explains how the cute aesthetic spread around the globe, from pop brands to Lolita fashion, kids' cartoons and the unstoppable rise of Hello Kitty. #Irresistible is out now in paperback! tinyurl.com/PBIrr / Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D.

Why we're hardwired to love baby animals nationalgeographic.com/animals/articl… via National Geographic

#RadicalCuteness #temadelmes Maria Munoz #editoraresidente. Hoy Panagiotis Koustas sobre cute, kawaii, referencias a una exposición en Somerset House y una conversación con Joshua Paul Dale, Ph.D. a-desk.org/magazine/la-cu…