Why do we like what we like?

[Ryan]

For example; when I hear a song on the radio or a CD, I either like the song or I don't. What determines this? I'm not sure that it's conditioning, since I like many songs from music genres I wasn't really exposed to as a child, and dislike many songs from genres I grew up listening to.

I either find a joke funny or I don't. Why?

The same goes for food. Or even people. Why do I like certain types of soda or cereal? Why do I find some women attractive, but not others?

 

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