Episode
#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
1:22:38
Published: Mon Feb 06 2023
Description
Dr Khandis Blake is an Evolutionary Social Psychologist at the University of Melbourne whose research focuses on status seeking, the menstrual cycle & sexual politics. It is no surprise that women try to enhance their beauty, put on makeup, wear high heels and sometimes take off some layers for photos. But what predicts beautification? Is it all a product of the patriarchy or is it something else? Just why are women making all this effort? Expect to learn whether women condemn promiscuity more when they have sons, what predicts a high prevalence of sexy selfies, whether society has an incel problem, the relationship between makeup and female assertiveness, how income inequality motivates some very odd behaviour and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Follow Khandis on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KhandisBlake Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
The podcast discusses topics such as the connection between being a mother to a son and the perception of promiscuity, the prevalence of sexy selfies, the existence of an incel problem in society, the relationship between makeup and female assertiveness, and how income inequality motivates odd behavior.
00:00 - 04:01 (04:01)
Summary
The podcast discusses topics such as the connection between being a mother to a son and the perception of promiscuity, the prevalence of sexy selfies, the existence of an incel problem in society, the relationship between makeup and female assertiveness, and how income inequality motivates odd behavior. The transcript also includes an advertisement for a 'Crest hoodie' and 'Gymshark' clothing.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The cultural history of women's survival depending on marrying well could explain why women seek to make themselves appear attractive through sexy selfies, despite the halo effect of "pretty privilege" applying regardless.
04:01 - 08:55 (04:53)
Summary
The cultural history of women's survival depending on marrying well could explain why women seek to make themselves appear attractive through sexy selfies, despite the halo effect of "pretty privilege" applying regardless.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Economic inequality prompts everyone to seek status, and for women who view beauty as a form of capital, they invest in it to stay ahead.
08:57 - 20:08 (11:11)
Summary
Economic inequality prompts everyone to seek status, and for women who view beauty as a form of capital, they invest in it to stay ahead. Contrary to popular belief, data shows sexualisation may not come from patriarchal pressure, but is an effect caused by economic inequality.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research shows that in more economically unequal cities and counties in the US, people tend to spend more money on women's beauty products.
20:08 - 25:38 (05:29)
Summary
Research shows that in more economically unequal cities and counties in the US, people tend to spend more money on women's beauty products. The study also found that women who dressed up for a hot date felt more assertive.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study on how sex ratios affect human behavior showed that men adjusted their behavior more than women due to the greater emphasis on numbers over quality in men's mating strategy, but the effect was stronger among men than women.
25:38 - 35:54 (10:16)
Summary
A study on how sex ratios affect human behavior showed that men adjusted their behavior more than women due to the greater emphasis on numbers over quality in men's mating strategy, but the effect was stronger among men than women.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Women's preference for dating partners who are as rich or richer than they are, coupled with the decreasing pool of men who meet that criteria, creates what is referred to as the "tall girl problem."
35:54 - 41:27 (05:32)
Summary
Women's preference for dating partners who are as rich or richer than they are, coupled with the decreasing pool of men who meet that criteria, creates what is referred to as the "tall girl problem." This results in poorer women having an easier time finding above-and-across dating partners than their wealthier counterparts.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The society needs to support younger men and acknowledge their problems instead of ignoring them.
41:27 - 51:06 (09:39)
Summary
The society needs to support younger men and acknowledge their problems instead of ignoring them. Crossing the income threshold is crucial, but it is also important to focus on characteristics like kindness and attentiveness as it helps to form a familial setting. Men are less likely to value their partner's resource acquisition as compared to women.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The sentiment of disgruntled and aggrieved young men who have poor prospects of finding a date, and the likelihood of those men engaging in societal disruption, is evident everywhere.
51:06 - 1:03:32 (12:25)
Summary
The sentiment of disgruntled and aggrieved young men who have poor prospects of finding a date, and the likelihood of those men engaging in societal disruption, is evident everywhere. Violent video games can give you the boost of feeling more like a ‘dude,’ according to Mike Kosumovich, an evolutionary biologist.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The difference between men and women in universities have increased over time where now women are 19 percentage points ahead of men.
1:03:32 - 1:10:26 (06:54)
Summary
The difference between men and women in universities have increased over time where now women are 19 percentage points ahead of men. Men may have it better individually but are more screwed as a group, while women are the opposite, however, both sexes might focus on their body to gain status in environments where other opportunities are limited.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses his opinion that the misinterpretation of evolutionary precepts relating to gender dynamics is a net negative and can be harmful to the discussion; he also believes that mainstream dating advice is bad but not harmful to men, and that both men and women have the potential to be jerks.
1:10:26 - 1:16:40 (06:13)
Summary
The speaker discusses his opinion that the misinterpretation of evolutionary precepts relating to gender dynamics is a net negative and can be harmful to the discussion; he also believes that mainstream dating advice is bad but not harmful to men, and that both men and women have the potential to be jerks.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A bank successfully implemented a hiring drive to increase the number of managers from working-class backgrounds to 30% by a certain date, demonstrating a more effective way to promote diversity and inclusivity within a company.
1:16:40 - 1:21:38 (04:58)
Summary
A bank successfully implemented a hiring drive to increase the number of managers from working-class backgrounds to 30% by a certain date, demonstrating a more effective way to promote diversity and inclusivity within a company. However, some individuals may not fully understand the complexities of diversifying a workplace.
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Candice Blake discusses her work on evolutionary psychology and how it affects different aspects of human behavior.
1:21:38 - 1:22:39 (01:01)
Summary
Candice Blake discusses her work on evolutionary psychology and how it affects different aspects of human behavior. There is also an ad for Jim shark's products and LMNT drink samples towards the end of the podcast.