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Evolutionary Mismatch and the Challenges of Finding and Retaining a Mate
40:21 - 45:08 (04:47)
The concept of evolutionary mismatch explains how the world around us has changed drastically in response to the psychological mechanisms that evolved for the purpose of finding and retaining a mate. Our current environment is mismatched with this evolutionary function, which presents new difficulties when it comes to successful mating.
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The recurring problem of finding and retaining a mate has been fundamental in human evolution.
40:21 - 41:21 (01:00)
Summary
The recurring problem of finding and retaining a mate has been fundamental in human evolution. In this podcast episode, the evolution of the Incel movement is analyzed from an evolutionary standpoint.
ChapterEvolutionary Mismatch and the Challenges of Finding and Retaining a Mate
Episode#526 - William Costello - Are Incels A Threat To Society?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of evolutionary mismatch suggests that our psychological mechanisms for attracting mates are not suitable for the modern-day world, leading to potential criminal behaviour.
41:21 - 43:15 (01:53)
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The idea of evolutionary mismatch suggests that our psychological mechanisms for attracting mates are not suitable for the modern-day world, leading to potential criminal behaviour. Author Carrie Getz explores this concept in her paper, co-authored with David Bus and other scholars.
ChapterEvolutionary Mismatch and the Challenges of Finding and Retaining a Mate
Episode#526 - William Costello - Are Incels A Threat To Society?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A discussion about the fear and anxiety men experience when they're not deemed a genetic success and why finding a partner can become an obsession.
43:15 - 45:08 (01:53)
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A discussion about the fear and anxiety men experience when they're not deemed a genetic success and why finding a partner can become an obsession. The concept of fulfillment and happiness outside of romantic relationships is also explored.