The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

235. Evolution, Sex & Desire | David Buss

Mar 16, 2022

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Understanding evolutionary factors is crucial for comprehending human mating behavior.

Status hierarchies are based on conferring benefits rather than dominance or oppression.

Attraction towards the dark triad traits does not lead to successful long-term relationships.

Men prioritize physical attractiveness, while women prioritize a man's status and resources in mating.

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Research on evolutionary psychology and human mating strategies

The podcast episode discusses the groundbreaking work of Dr. David Buss in the field of evolutionary psychology, particularly focused on human mating strategies. Dr. Buss, a prominent professor of psychology, is known for his expertise in the area and has authored several books on the topic. The episode explores various aspects related to women's mating preferences, dominant hierarchies, manifestations of aggression, attractiveness, emotional regulation, the dark triad of personality, inherent inequality, and more. It highlights the importance of understanding evolutionary factors that shape human behavior in the context of mating.

Status Hierarchies Are Pretty Omnipresent

01:52

The Role of Gender in Economic Decision Making

01:04

The Relationship Between Compassion and Agreeableness

00:58

Men Prefer Physical Attractivity More Than Sexual Attractiveness

02:16

Introduction

4min

Why Did You Get Interested in Lutionary Psychology?

2min

The Evolution of Human Nature

5min

Polyanderus Mating Is Unusual

3min

Women's Choice in Relationship to Men's Resources

3min

Sexual Selection Theory

6min

Is There a Sex Difference?

3min

What Is the Evidence for Female Choosinness?

3min

The Dark Triad

2min

10.

The Most Effective, Long Term Strategy for Smashing the Matriarchy

2min

11.

Status Hierarchies and Dominance

2min

12.

Is There a Real Alternative to That?

3min

13.

Generosity Depends on Status Hierarchies

5min

14.

The Dark Triad

2min

15.

The Dark Triad

3min

16.

Are Dark Triad Types Attracted to Women?

2min

17.

Are We Competing for Attention?

2min

18.

Is the Status Hierarchy a Unitary Idea?

2min

19.

The Dark Triad

2min

20.

What Is the Ethical Utility of Low Agreableness?

2min

21.

Women Are Attracted to the Dark Triad Types

2min

22.

The Dark Triad Guys Are the Darker Than You Think, You Know?

3min

23.

Men Prefer Physical Attractivity More Than Sexual Attractiveness

2min

24.

I've Stumbled Across a Lot of Findings in My Research

1min

25.

Is There a Real Danger in That?

5min

26.

Is Your Status Dependent on Your Emotional Regulation?

2min

27.

Is Death Anxiety a Threat to Survival?

2min

28.

Death Anxiety

2min

29.

Sex Differences

2min

30.

Status Hierarchies Are a Western Construct, Right?

2min

31.

Do You Sleep With Everyone?

2min

32.

Is There a Difference in Aggressiveness?

2min

33.

The Origins of Monogamy - Is That Necessary?

2min

34.

Polygamism

3min

35.

Is There a Hierarchy Leveller?

2min

36.

How to Increase the Inequality of the Offspring Generation

2min

37.

Is Sexual Selection That Driven That Itheopia?

2min

38.

Why Men and Women Have Different Strategies of Aggression

2min

39.

Are Women Better at Detecting Non Verbal Behaviour Than Men?

2min

40.

Is There a Relationship Between Aggressiveness and Maternity?

2min

41.

The Theory of Women's Agility and Negativity

2min

42.

The Evolution of Love and the Evolution of Good and Evil

3min

This episode was recorded on October 26, 2021.

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Dr. David Buss and I discuss his groundbreaking work in evolutionary psychology. Our conversation forays into human mating practices & strategies, female preferences, dominance hierarchies, (fe)male aggression, emotional regulation & status, the dark triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), inherent inequality, and much more.

Dr. David Buss is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas who has also taught at Harvard and the University of Michigan. He is considered the world’s leading expert on human mating strategies and is one of the founders of the field of evolutionary psychology.

His books include The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating, Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind, The Dangerous Passion: Why Jealousy is as Necessary as Love and Sex, The Murderer Next Door: Why the Mind Is Designed to Kill, and Why Women Have Sex.

Get Dr. Buss’ latest book, When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault:

https://amazon.com/When-Men-Behave-Badly-Harassment/dp/B08ZT82RH6/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1642690863&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Buss&s=books&sr=1-2

& previous works: https://amazon.com/Books-David-Buss/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADavid+Buss

Follow Dr. Buss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdavidbuss

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[00:00] Intro

[02:09] Career Background

[06:50] Human Mating Strategies

[09:18] Patriarchy & Mating

[10:52] Female Preferences & Resource Acquisition

[14:54] Sexual Selection Theory: An Overview

[25:23] Patriarchy: Origins

[27:36] (Dominance) Hierarchies

[40:20] Women & the Dark Triad (Narcissism, Machiavelianism, & Psychopathy)

[57:59] Attention & (Fe)male Selection

[01:04:24] Violence

[01:07:47] Emotional Regulation & Status

[01:13:59] Disturbing Ethical Conclusions

[01:20:25] (Fe)male Aggression

[01:23:29] Monogamy & Violence

[01:28:30] Inequality

[01:33:40] Why Strategies Differ

[01:42:45] Outro

#Evolution #Hierarchies #Patriarchy #Violence #Gender #Monogamy

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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

235. Evolution, Sex & Desire | David Buss

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Research on evolutionary psychology and human mating strategies

The origin of evolutionary psychology and the study of human nature

Status hierarchies and the importance of benefits in acquiring high status

Attraction to the Dark Triad and the complexity of agreeableness

Evolutionary Adaptation of Male and Female Strategies

Maternal Bonding and Adaptation

Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior

Status Hierarchies Are Pretty Omnipresent

The Role of Gender in Economic Decision Making

The Relationship Between Compassion and Agreeableness

Men Prefer Physical Attractivity More Than Sexual Attractiveness

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Research on evolutionary psychology and human mating strategies

The origin of evolutionary psychology and the study of human nature

Status hierarchies and the importance of benefits in acquiring high status

Attraction to the Dark Triad and the complexity of agreeableness

Evolutionary Adaptation of Male and Female Strategies

Maternal Bonding and Adaptation

Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior

Status Hierarchies Are Pretty Omnipresent

The Role of Gender in Economic Decision Making

The Relationship Between Compassion and Agreeableness

Men Prefer Physical Attractivity More Than Sexual Attractiveness

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