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Modern WisdomSep 11, 2021

#370 - James Bloodworth - Understanding The Modern Dating Economy

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Guest: James Bloodworth

Notable books mentioned: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, The Game by Neil Strauss, Bad Men by David Buss

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David Goggins

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Neil Strauss

The host discusses the evolution of the pickup artist community and its impact on dating culture, referencing Neil Strauss's book 'The Game' as a p…

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David Buss

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Guest: James Bloodworth
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James Bloodworth is a journalist, podcaster and an author. The modern dating market is a mess. From polyamory to OnlyFans, Tinder to Trad Wives. No one really knows the best approach for navigating these waters, and the lessons from our parents no longer apply. James has dedicated an entire podcast series to the most interesting parts of the dating economy and today we're going through them. Expect to learn whether porn addiction is really a thing, why sexual inequality is the only inequality no one wants to campaign for, James' insights around what Tinder is doing to dating, why 17% of people think that approaching anyone is harassment and much more...
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Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
Best for Aspiring authors and self-help enthusiastsOften cited around self publishing books

“Tucker Max is now self helping people to self publish books like David Goggins.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Aspiring authors and self-help enthusiasts
Key quote: “Tucker Max is now self helping people to self publish books like David Goggins.”
The host briefly mentions David Goggins in the context of self-publishing. This highlights Goggins' influence in the self-help genre, particularly regarding personal resilience.
ASIN: B07KKP62FW
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The Game
Neil Strauss
Best for Individuals interested in dating dynamics and social psychology.Often cited around pickup artistry and dating

“Neil Strauss published his book, which drew many men to the pickup community as they saw through the mainstream narrative about romance.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in dating dynamics and social psychology.
Key quote: “So even going back to say, like the pickup artists in the Neil Streis, right, The Game in 2005, I think it was.”
The host discusses the evolution of the pickup artist community and its impact on dating culture, referencing Neil Strauss's book 'The Game' as a pivotal work in this genre. He reflects on how the principles from the book have influenced men's approaches to dating, often reducing it to a formulaic process.
ASIN: B07D1KP8X7
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Bad Men
David Buss
Best for Individuals interested in gender dynamics and dating psychologyOften cited around men's dating challenges

“David Buss in that Bad Men and anyone who hasn't read it needs to go and check it out because it's fucking awesome read he talks about the fact that most men aren't like this but you have a small minority of men that complete the majority of offenses.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in gender dynamics and dating psychology
Key quote: “he talks about, you know, the kind of empathy gap where if a woman is like approached by by these creepy guys, then the men doing the men being creepy will often not understand that they're being creepy.”
The host references David Buss's book 'Bad Men' to highlight the empathy gap that exists between men and women in dating scenarios. He discusses how men often fail to recognize the discomfort they may cause women, emphasizing the complexities of modern dating dynamics.
ASIN: B08ZT82RH6
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