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Modern WisdomSep 14, 2024

#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?

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I read, uh, you know, like Jane Austen and, you know, they're like, everybody's gold digging.

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Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher. What do people actually want in a partner compared to what they say they want? Paul is the lead author on largest study of its kind which was just released breaking down exactly this question. Expect to learn the #1 trait people actually look for in a partner, how well people know what they want, what Ideal Partner Preference-Matching is, the biases that affect mate evaluation, the sex differences in stated vs. revealed preferences, whether big data could improve dating app matching and much more…
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The speaker references reading Jane Austen in the context of cultural trends related to gold digging and preferences in relationships.

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For: Readers interested in historical perspectives on relationships
Key quote: I read, uh, you know, like Jane Austen and, you know, they're like, everybody's gold digging.
The host mentions Jane Austen to illustrate how societal expectations around relationships and wealth have persisted over time. They reflect on the idea that both men and women have always gravitated towards advantageous partnerships, regardless of the era.
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A Star is Born

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The speaker discusses the 1950s version of 'A Star is Born', highlighting the main female character's success and the male character's struggle with it.