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The Cancelled Professor: Husbands Are More Dangerous Than You Think! Men Are Hardwired To Cheat! Science Proves Monogamy Isn't Real! - Gad Saad

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Understanding Biases and the Dynamics of Attraction

This chapter explores cognitive biases like overconfidence and how they affect self-perception. It also examines the traits of the 'beta male', emphasizing the interplay of humor and intellect in attraction within the dating landscape.

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Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.

Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’.

In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.

(00:00) Intro

(01:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose?

(04:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do?

(07:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home

(12:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet

(16:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified?

(17:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural?

(24:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families?

(28:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers?

(33:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs?

(37:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex?

(43:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score?