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The evolution of the pickup artist community
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10:01 - 19:25 (09:23)

The pickup artist community started as socially awkward men treating dating like an engineering problem, but has now moved into self-help and personal development, with a focus on spiritual transformation.

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The pickup community, once focusing on nerdy, socially awkward men treating dating like an engineering problem, has shifted towards self-help and spiritual transformation in recent years.
10:01 - 13:55 (03:53)
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Pickup community
Summary

The pickup community, once focusing on nerdy, socially awkward men treating dating like an engineering problem, has shifted towards self-help and spiritual transformation in recent years. The community began as a reaction to mainstream dating advice seen as unreliable or dishonest.

Chapter
The evolution of the pickup artist community
Episode
#370 - James Bloodworth - Understanding The Modern Dating Economy
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the trajectory from pickup to self-help and religion, citing the example of Ruch V and the counterintuitive nature of flirting.
13:55 - 17:02 (03:07)
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Self Improvement
Summary

The podcast discusses the trajectory from pickup to self-help and religion, citing the example of Ruch V and the counterintuitive nature of flirting.

Chapter
The evolution of the pickup artist community
Episode
#370 - James Bloodworth - Understanding The Modern Dating Economy
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the social challenges that people with physical deformities and high-functioning autism face when it comes to meeting new people and making friends.
17:02 - 19:25 (02:22)
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Social Challenges
Summary

The podcast discusses the social challenges that people with physical deformities and high-functioning autism face when it comes to meeting new people and making friends. It highlights how difficult it can be for them to socialize in traditional settings like bars or gyms.

Chapter
The evolution of the pickup artist community
Episode
#370 - James Bloodworth - Understanding The Modern Dating Economy
Podcast
Modern Wisdom