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The Science of Mate Selection
10:52 - 17:21 (06:29)
This podcast episode discusses how partner selection is influenced by evolutionary factors and how certain traits are deemed desirable as they are linked to Darwinian Fitness.
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The speaker discusses the concept of fitness in evolutionary terms, specifically reproductive fitness.
10:52 - 12:39 (01:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the concept of fitness in evolutionary terms, specifically reproductive fitness. They also touch on research indicating that muscular men have more sexual partners and are more attractive to women.
ChapterThe Science of Mate Selection
Episode#161 - Rob Henderson - Evolution & The Modern Dating Market
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Sexy Son Hypothesis suggests that women are attracted to men who are attractive to other women because if they have sons with this man, their sons will also be attractive to lots of women and pass on those genes.
12:41 - 14:54 (02:12)
Summary
The Sexy Son Hypothesis suggests that women are attracted to men who are attractive to other women because if they have sons with this man, their sons will also be attractive to lots of women and pass on those genes.
ChapterThe Science of Mate Selection
Episode#161 - Rob Henderson - Evolution & The Modern Dating Market
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our biological inclination towards sugar consumption is due to its advantageous properties such as energy storage and reward signaling, which were vital in times of scarcity.
14:56 - 17:21 (02:25)
Summary
Our biological inclination towards sugar consumption is due to its advantageous properties such as energy storage and reward signaling, which were vital in times of scarcity. However, in today's modern world of abundance, our sugar addiction has become problematic.