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Modern WisdomMay 10, 2021

#319 - David Buss - The Hidden Psychology Of Sexual Conflict

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Guest: David Buss

Notable books mentioned: Why Men Behave Badly, Bad Men by David Buss, one of his excellent books by Steve Pinker, When Men Are Involved

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The host discusses the book 'Why Men Behave Badly' to highlight its focus on sexual conflict and the evolutionary perspective on male and female be…

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Bad Men
David Buss

The host discusses the book 'Bad Men' in the context of evolutionary psychology and its exploration of sexual conflict between genders. The book ai…

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The host references Steve Pinker's book to emphasize the pervasive nature of sexual violence as a human rights violation. This mention serves to un…

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#319 - David Buss - The Hidden Psychology Of Sexual Conflict mentions Why Men Behave Badly, Bad Men by David Buss, one of his excellent books by Steve Pinker, and When Men Are Involved with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Why Men Behave BadlyBad Menone of his excellent booksWhen Men Are Involved
Guest: David Buss
Episode summary
David Buss is one of the founders of the field of Evolutionary Psychology, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas and an author. The topic of sexual deception, harassment and assault are an emotive, highly charged conversation. Men are accused and women are afraid. But why do these conflicts even arise? Why is it that men and women's sexual desires diverge? David's new book opens Pandora's Box to this murky world. Expect to learn the key differences to men & women's sexual desires, how the over-perception bias explains much of why we are confused, why women are attracted to bad boys, how men are mentally hardwired to objectify women, how mate-value discrepancy can cause all manner of catastrophes, whether all men are rapists and much more...
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evolutionary psychology insights(2)evolutionary psychology(1)sexual violence and harassment(1)understanding male behavior(1)
Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(5)
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Individuals interested in psychology and gender studiesIndividuals interested in gender studies and human rightsIndividuals interested in gender dynamics and psychology

Books Mentioned

Why Men Behave Badly cover
Why Men Behave Badly
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and gender studiesOften cited around evolutionary psychology insights

“In the US, the book is titled 'Why Men Behave Badly', which discusses the underlying reasons for male behavior in the context of sexual conflict.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and gender studies
Key quote: “So the first five chapters or so are equally bad stuff men do and bad stuff women do.”
The host discusses the book 'Why Men Behave Badly' to highlight its focus on sexual conflict and the evolutionary perspective on male and female behaviors. The book aims to explore the circumstances under which men are more likely to engage in harmful behaviors, providing a nuanced view rather than a blanket condemnation of all men.
ASIN: B08ZT82RH6
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Bad Men cover
Bad Men
David Buss
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and gender studiesOften cited around evolutionary psychology insights

“In the UK, the book is titled 'Bad Men', which reflects the same content as the US edition but changes the title due to cultural associations.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and gender studies
Key quote: “So the first five chapters or so are equally bad stuff men do and bad stuff women do.”
The host discusses the book 'Bad Men' in the context of evolutionary psychology and its exploration of sexual conflict between genders. The book aims to provide a nuanced understanding of male and female behaviors related to sexual violence and deception.
ASIN: B08ZT82RH6
Buy on Amazon
one of his excellent books cover
one of his excellent books
Steve Pinker
Best for Individuals interested in gender studies and human rightsOften cited around sexual violence and harassment

“The speaker references a book by Steve Pinker discussing sexual violence against women as a widespread human rights violation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in gender studies and human rights
Key quote: “Steve Pinker's book, one of his excellent books, noted that, sexual violence against women is perhaps the most widespread human rights violation in the world.”
The host references Steve Pinker's book to emphasize the pervasive nature of sexual violence as a human rights violation. This mention serves to underline the importance of understanding the underlying sexual psychology to address and minimize sexual conflicts.
ASIN: N/A
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When Men Are Involved
Best for Individuals interested in gender dynamics and psychologyOften cited around understanding male behavior

“The speaker discusses the title of their book, which addresses how men behave badly and the implications of male behavior in the context of sexual violence.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in gender dynamics and psychology
Key quote: “That's why I titled the book, When Men Are Involved.”
The host mentions 'When Men Are Involved' to highlight the complexities of male behavior in the context of sexual dynamics and societal perceptions. The book aims to provide insights into the darker aspects of male psychology and how it affects both men and women.
ASIN: B08FMSLT44
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When Men Behave Badly cover
When Men Behave Badly
David Buss
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and gender studiesOften cited around evolutionary psychology

“The conversation highlights the importance of understanding sexual psychology to reduce conflict between the sexes, referencing the book as a labor of love aimed at helping both men and women.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and gender studies
Key quote: “So the first five chapters or so are equally bad stuff men do and bad stuff women do.”
The host discusses the book 'When Men Behave Badly' to illustrate the complexities of sexual conflict and the evolutionary underpinnings of male and female behaviors. This book provides a nuanced exploration of why certain negative behaviors are more prevalent in men, particularly in the context of sexual violence.
ASIN: B08ZT82RH6
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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Fatal Attraction

Confidence: 90%

“The discussion revolves around the movie 'Fatal Attraction', where a man has a brief affair that leads to severe consequences, highlighting the risks of infidelity.”

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