Modern Wisdom

#410 - Vincent Harinam - Why Is The Modern Dating Market A Mess?

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Dec 13, 2021
In this discussion, Vincent Harinam, a data scientist and consultant on social phenomena, unpacks the chaotic state of modern dating. He reveals why intelligent women are less likely to marry and critiques unsuccessful dating strategies like 'simping.' The conversation dives into what men and women truly seek in partners and the dangers posed by asymmetries in the dating market. Harinam also addresses how societal pressures and evolving gender roles complicate romantic relationships today.
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Geek vs. Nerd vs. Dork

  • Vincent Harinam defines geeks as intellectual and functionally useful.
  • Nerds possess intellect but lack practical application, while dorks have neither.
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Simping Doesn't Work

  • Vincent Harinam's data analysis reveals that simping is an ineffective dating strategy.
  • "Simps" offer gifts and compliments without genuine emotional connection, leading to exploitation.
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Disagreeableness and Attraction

  • Disagreeableness, a masculine trait, can increase men's earnings and attractiveness.
  • However, disagreeable women may appear less feminine and thus less appealing to men.
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