Episode
The Game
55:41
Published: Thu Dec 01 2022
Description
Neil Strauss's "The Game" aimed to teach any man how to hook up with beautiful women. All he needed was a little bit of sociopathy, a lot of misogyny and a fanny pack full of props.Support us on PatreonWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:He's Simply Resistable Pickup Artists Are Still A Thing. And They Want You To Know They’ve Evolved.Misogynist Incels and Male Supremacism Would the Pickup Artist Stand a Chance in the #MeToo Era? Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!
Chapters
This podcast episode discusses the book "The Game" by Neil Strauss, which teaches men how to pick up women, and its aesthetic.
00:00 - 01:21 (01:21)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the book "The Game" by Neil Strauss, which teaches men how to pick up women, and its aesthetic.
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The speaker discusses his thoughts on The Game by Neil Strauss and how it was intriguing to him when he was in college, but not enough to read it.
01:21 - 06:16 (04:55)
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The speaker discusses his thoughts on The Game by Neil Strauss and how it was intriguing to him when he was in college, but not enough to read it.
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Exploring the societal stigma surrounding women's sexuality and how it differs from men's, and how it has created a double standard.
06:16 - 10:57 (04:40)
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Exploring the societal stigma surrounding women's sexuality and how it differs from men's, and how it has created a double standard.
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The transcript discusses the effectiveness of pick up artist strategies such as staring into someone's eyes for prolonged periods of time and pretending to not know basic information, and explains the science behind why these tactics sometimes work.
10:57 - 14:00 (03:03)
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The transcript discusses the effectiveness of pick up artist strategies such as staring into someone's eyes for prolonged periods of time and pretending to not know basic information, and explains the science behind why these tactics sometimes work.
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The speaker explains how the main character of a book turns everyday human interaction into a manipulative game while experiencing one of life’s great pleasures - a massage with sexual tension.
14:00 - 18:33 (04:32)
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The speaker explains how the main character of a book turns everyday human interaction into a manipulative game while experiencing one of life’s great pleasures - a massage with sexual tension. He talks about diagrams drawn like war plans and using tactics to approach two girls at a bar or a waitress.
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This episode explores the practice of "negging," a manipulative tactic used in dating where a person provides a backhanded compliment to gain power and control over their potential partner, and its underlying harmful attitudes towards women.
18:33 - 23:42 (05:08)
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This episode explores the practice of "negging," a manipulative tactic used in dating where a person provides a backhanded compliment to gain power and control over their potential partner, and its underlying harmful attitudes towards women.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the sales tactics of The Art of Charm, a company that claims to teach men how to become more charismatic and attractive to women, and explore the ethical implications of their methods.
23:42 - 28:41 (04:59)
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the sales tactics of The Art of Charm, a company that claims to teach men how to become more charismatic and attractive to women, and explore the ethical implications of their methods.
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Neil discusses a group of cults centered around one leader and their distinctive characteristics, which often involve manipulation, gimmicks, and sexual exploits.
28:41 - 35:45 (07:04)
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Neil discusses a group of cults centered around one leader and their distinctive characteristics, which often involve manipulation, gimmicks, and sexual exploits.
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The ethics of dating and manipulation are discussed, with a focus on the potentially harmful consequences of pursuing relationships with individuals who may not be fully capable of giving consent.
35:45 - 37:15 (01:30)
Summary
The ethics of dating and manipulation are discussed, with a focus on the potentially harmful consequences of pursuing relationships with individuals who may not be fully capable of giving consent.