Chapter
Sexual Strategies in Arthropods
31:34 - 39:17 (07:42)
Arthropods have short generations, allowing for the potential to run math models to determine successful mating strategies, noting that both short and long-term strategies represent equal proportions of the gene pool. These strategies can come into play for individuals making mating decisions, depending on the timing and circumstances.
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The environment we live in can impact our sexual strategies, with a safer environment leading to more long-term mating and a dangerous environment leading to more short-term mating.
31:34 - 34:02 (02:27)
Summary
The environment we live in can impact our sexual strategies, with a safer environment leading to more long-term mating and a dangerous environment leading to more short-term mating.
ChapterSexual Strategies in Arthropods
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how arthropods with different mating strategies balance out in terms of fitness over the long run.
34:02 - 36:06 (02:03)
Summary
The podcast discusses how arthropods with different mating strategies balance out in terms of fitness over the long run.
ChapterSexual Strategies in Arthropods
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses a recent study conducted with Wiseman on the mediation of short term mating desire among men based on their level of arousal, which demonstrated a significant increase in interest in short term mating after stimulation.
36:06 - 36:54 (00:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses a recent study conducted with Wiseman on the mediation of short term mating desire among men based on their level of arousal, which demonstrated a significant increase in interest in short term mating after stimulation.
ChapterSexual Strategies in Arthropods
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sexual arousal can lead to an increase in short-term mating interest, regardless of sociosexuality or dark triad traits.
36:54 - 39:17 (02:22)
Summary
Sexual arousal can lead to an increase in short-term mating interest, regardless of sociosexuality or dark triad traits. However, this is not necessarily indicative of one's actual behavior towards a committed partner.