The New Science Of Female Attraction - Psychology Roundtable - #1133
Modern Wisdom | Aug 06 2026 | 02:06:50
In this evolutionary psychology roundtable, we explore:
- If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention.
- The biggest red and green flags to look out for in the dating pool.
- Why women's sexual desire fades faster than men's.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster.
- Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author.
- Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Is This the Most Attractive Dance Move?
(3:14) Does Looksmaxxing Give Women the Ick?
(13:07) Why Do We Get the Ick?
(16:52) Are Chads Stealing All the Women?
(25:23) Is Marriage Affirmative Action for Men?
(31:00) Are Humans Meant to Be Serial Monogamists?
(34:52) How Rich Women Change Men’s Resourcefulness
(44:18) Abundance vs Scarcity: What’s More Attractive?
(55:34) Do High-Earning Women Have Higher Standards?
(01:05:03) Can Surveys Accurately Measure Sex Differences?
(01:10:36) Are Dating App Users Worse Partners?
(01:16:53) What Matters More: Height or Looks?
(01:20:46) Why Male Beautification Is Exploding
(01:31:27) Do Women Prefer Formidable Men?
(01:35:22) The Rise of Female Teacher Sex Scandals
(01:42:56) Is Being Desired What Women Want Most?
(01:47:32) The Dangers of Minimising Sex Differences
(01:50:46) The Latest Evidence on Mate Switching
(01:52:20) Why Marriage Kills Women’s Sex Drive
(01:56:40) How Do We Determine Human Nature?
(02:03:34) What Do Lesbians Find Attractive?
(02:05:57) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
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#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
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- If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention.
- The biggest red and green flags to look out for in the dating pool.
- Why women's sexual desire fades faster than men's.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster.
- Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author.
- Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals
Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom
Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom
Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(0:00) Is This the Most Attractive Dance Move?
(3:14) Does Looksmaxxing Give Women the Ick?
(13:07) Why Do We Get the Ick?
(16:52) Are Chads Stealing All the Women?
(25:23) Is Marriage Affirmative Action for Men?
(31:00) Are Humans Meant to Be Serial Monogamists?
(34:52) How Rich Women Change Men’s Resourcefulness
(44:18) Abundance vs Scarcity: What’s More Attractive?
(55:34) Do High-Earning Women Have Higher Standards?
(01:05:03) Can Surveys Accurately Measure Sex Differences?
(01:10:36) Are Dating App Users Worse Partners?
(01:16:53) What Matters More: Height or Looks?
(01:20:46) Why Male Beautification Is Exploding
(01:31:27) Do Women Prefer Formidable Men?
(01:35:22) The Rise of Female Teacher Sex Scandals
(01:42:56) Is Being Desired What Women Want Most?
(01:47:32) The Dangers of Minimising Sex Differences
(01:50:46) The Latest Evidence on Mate Switching
(01:52:20) Why Marriage Kills Women’s Sex Drive
(01:56:40) How Do We Determine Human Nature?
(02:03:34) What Do Lesbians Find Attractive?
(02:05:57) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
-
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
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