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Sex and Beauty: The Extraordinary Implications of Darwin’s Strangest Idea (Matt Ridley)

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Costly Signaling Theory in Sexual Selection

This chapter critiques costly signaling theory in the context of sexual selection, using the peacock's tail as a key example of how certain traits signify mate fitness. The discussion raises questions about the limitations of this theory in explaining the extraordinary diversity of sexual displays and suggests a more intricate understanding of mate selection dynamics.

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