Have you noticed how humans are so into how they look and always doing things to improve their appearance? Some say this is so vain, so ego-centric and so utterly over done. Often we hear people say, what is important is what is on the inside. That of course would be hard to deny through reason, but never the less we are a species, which puts a lot of emphasis in our societies on looks. In reviewing this truth we should stop and take a look also at where this human trait comes from.

In essence most species are very concerned with their mate's appearance and this is witnessed, researched and observed throughout the animal kingdom. Some say that this is what drives a species evolution, through the choices of mating of the members of the species. Such theories are hard to deny as we even see this in our own culture. Wanting to have a better body to attract a more desired or suitable mate or simply a date is completely a genetic predispositional choice of which we may find very hard to challenge even through superior intellect.

Men who want a leaner and meaner build with bigger biceps and a six pack maybe closer to being what it is to be human that those who do not care. Women who decide on breast implants or wear make-up and watch their diets are being more true to their genetic charter than those who do not care or try to look their best. You might wish to think about why the human species is so well adapted living on this hostile surface of the planet, because it has a whole lot to do with our breeding selections.

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