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The Evolutionary Science of Dating
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04:49 - 08:45 (03:55)

Dr. David Schmitt explains how our evolutionary history impacts our mating preferences, the importance of physical attractiveness, and how mating is influenced by gender roles and cultural differences.

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The speaker introduces an article they wrote that explains five evolutionary theories that can help people understand relationships better, and briefly discusses Welsh identity.
04:49 - 05:36 (00:46)
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Relationships
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The speaker introduces an article they wrote that explains five evolutionary theories that can help people understand relationships better, and briefly discusses Welsh identity.

Chapter
The Evolutionary Science of Dating
Episode
#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Professor Andrew Barron talks about how evolutionary biology can inform our understanding of human relationships and help us bridge the gap between our old and new environments.
05:36 - 07:21 (01:45)
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Evolutionary Biology
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Professor Andrew Barron talks about how evolutionary biology can inform our understanding of human relationships and help us bridge the gap between our old and new environments.

Chapter
The Evolutionary Science of Dating
Episode
#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The prevalence of a fixation on height can be seen in the online dating world, leading to people being unfairly judged based on the mere fact that they don't reach a certain height threshold, with men often compensating by inflating their height to fit this standard.
07:21 - 08:07 (00:45)
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Online Dating
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The prevalence of a fixation on height can be seen in the online dating world, leading to people being unfairly judged based on the mere fact that they don't reach a certain height threshold, with men often compensating by inflating their height to fit this standard.

Chapter
The Evolutionary Science of Dating
Episode
#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker admits to lying about his height on an online dating website which got him a date and made him happy.
08:07 - 08:45 (00:37)
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Online Dating
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The speaker admits to lying about his height on an online dating website which got him a date and made him happy. The study reveals that many people, especially women, tend to lie on dating websites.

Chapter
The Evolutionary Science of Dating
Episode
#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
Podcast
Modern Wisdom