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Mentioned in 12 episodes
When Men Behave Badly
The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault
Book • 2021
In 'When Men Behave Badly', David Buss delves into the evolutionary psychology behind male behaviors that interfere with women's choices and goals.
The book identifies and documents various 'bad male behaviors' such as pretending to have more status or financial resources, engaging in secret sexual affairs, being hyper-vigilant and controlling, and physically and psychologically abusing women.
Buss explains these behaviors through the lens of evolutionary selection, highlighting the role of the Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) in exacerbating these behaviors.
The book also discusses how these behaviors can be addressed at both social and individual levels, emphasizing the need for women to be aware of these traits and for society to implement measures to prosecute and prevent such behaviors.
The book identifies and documents various 'bad male behaviors' such as pretending to have more status or financial resources, engaging in secret sexual affairs, being hyper-vigilant and controlling, and physically and psychologically abusing women.
Buss explains these behaviors through the lens of evolutionary selection, highlighting the role of the Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) in exacerbating these behaviors.
The book also discusses how these behaviors can be addressed at both social and individual levels, emphasizing the need for women to be aware of these traits and for society to implement measures to prosecute and prevent such behaviors.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as his guest and expert in evolutionary psychology.


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as one of Dr. Buss's books.


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as an evolutionary psychology book.


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while discussing research on male-female differences in sexuality.


Michael Shermer

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as the author of the book, discussing sexual conflict between men and women.


Chris Williamson

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in the context of sex differences and the concept of intersectionality.


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as the author and subject of the podcast episode, discussing his research on human mating strategies.


Sam Harris

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as one of the books written by David Buss, PhD, focusing on the hidden roots of sexual deception, harassment, and assault.


Joe Rogan

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#1959 - David Buss
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while discussing evolutionary psychology's portrayal of human behavior.


Chris Williamson

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, about men behaving badly.


Michael Shermer

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when discussing the mating crisis among educated women.


Connor Beaton

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as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.


Jordan Harbinger

573: David Buss | When Men Behave Badly
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as the author of the book and a leading figure in evolutionary psychology.


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