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Modern WisdomFeb 7, 2026

#1056 - Dr Paul Eastwick - Did Evolutionary Psychology Get Dating All Wrong?

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Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher. Much of what we think we know about relationships comes from an evolutionary psychology lens, but what if that framework is flawed? In his groundbreaking new research, Dr Paul Eastwock challenges long-held assumptions, turning evolutionary psychology on its head. So where did it go wrong, and what new models replace it? Expect to learn where the Evo Psych community may have been wrong about mating and relationships, the biggest problem with the term “mating market”, how accurate people’s opinions are and ideas at their “type” or mate preferences, what men find appealing in women and visa versa, what Paul’s definition of attachment in adulthood via safe haven (support in adversity) and secure base (support in growth) is, why masculinity needs reimagining and much more…
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Key quote: The book's called Bonded by Evolution. You get it wherever you buy books.
The host mentions 'Bonded by Evolution' as a valuable resource that provides a data-driven perspective on relationships, contrasting it with the often superficial explanations found in mainstream media. They emphasize the importance of evolutionary explanations in understanding compatibility and attachment in relationships.
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