The Surprising Science of "Puppy Dog Eyes" (And Why It Eases Suffering)

What is the surprising science of "puppy dog eyes"? It’s a complex cocktail of neurochemicals, led by oxytocin, that reduces stress, anxiety, and pain when humans and dogs interact . In this interview, Tombot founder Tom Stevens explains how dogs were selectively bred for millennia to have unique eye muscles that imitate human babies, triggering our innate need to care for them. This powerful bond is the reason he created an AI-driven robotic pet after his mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis forced him to make a heartbreaking choice—taking away her beloved real dog—a decision that turned him from the "good son" to the "villain" in her eyes. Check out the company: https://www.tombot.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - I Became The Villain to My Mom After Her Alzheimer's Diagnosis03:47 - How Alzheimer's Turned My Sweet Mom Mean & Nasty07:49 - The Guilt of Becoming a Parent to My Own Parent11:14 - The Unsettling Reality of a Loved One's Cognitive Decline15:17 - The Hidden Dangers of Psychotropic Drugs for Seniors22:32 - The Human-Animal Bond is a Powerful Neurochemical Cocktail26:14 - The Science of "Puppy Dog Eyes"29:56 - How We Bred Dogs to Imitate Human Babies33:48 - Why Our Robotic Pet Can't Talk37:25 - A New Tool to Monitor Sundowning Syndrome in Dementia Patients41:13 - You Don't Have to Be a Lone Ranger in Your Struggle📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.