Psychology

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: How To Find The Love Of Your Life - Ty Tashiro. Mentioned Books The Evolution of Desire Sex at Dawn Get Married Summary of this podcast: The conversation focuses on romantic relationships, emphasizing the importance of choosing partners based on traits that predict long-term satisfaction, such as emotional stability and agreeableness, while cautioning against prioritizing superficial qualities like looks and wealth. Key insights discussed include understanding attachment styles, recognizing red flags (such as high neuroticism or impulsivity), and appreciating the dynamics between passionate and companionate love. Practical advice is provided on avoiding temptation, selecting partners intentionally, and designing a life conducive to enduring relationship success. ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong - William Costello. Mentioned Books The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists – Neil Strauss Mate: Become the Man Women Want – Tucker Max and Geoffrey Miller The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene The conversation centers around the controversial Netflix mini-series Adolescence, which dramatizes a fictional case of incel-inspired violence and its societal impact, prompting real-world political responses in the UK. The speakers critique the show’s representation of masculinity, online radicalization, and incel ideology, arguing it oversimplifies complex psychological and cultural dynamics without sufficient research grounding. They also explore broader themes such as male role models, mental health, and modern dating pressures on young men, linking them to both academic research and media portrayals. ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: #922 – Naval Ravikant – 44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature. Mentioned Books The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Zero to One by Peter Thiel Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand This conversation shows how real happiness and true success can go hand in hand, especially when you follow what genuinely excites you. It encourages tuning out everyone else’s demands, focusing on what truly matters, and learning by actually doing rather than endlessly planning. By staying authentic—steering clear of empty status games and social pressure—you’ll likely find both greater fulfillment and better results. ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: Why Modern Women Feel More Lost Than Ever - Freya India. Mentioned Books Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller