The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 193. Sex and Dating Apps | Rob Henderson
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Sep 20, 2021 
In this conversation, Rob Henderson, a US Air Force veteran and PhD student in evolutionary and social psychology, delves into the complexities of dating apps and luxury beliefs. He discusses how platforms like Tinder can promote short-term gratification and exacerbate psychopathic traits. Henderson also explores the social dynamics of dating among different socioeconomic classes, revealing how luxury beliefs shape relationships and societal norms. The pair debate modern issues like monogamy, sexual freedom, and the influence of elite beliefs on lower classes.
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Luxury Beliefs
- Luxury beliefs are ideas held by the upper class that confer status but often harm lower classes.
- This is partly due to the upper class shifting from displaying status with material goods to beliefs.
Defund the Police
- Rob Henderson cites "defund the police" as a luxury belief.
- Affluent people promote it, despite the potential harm to poorer communities.
Trickle-Down Beliefs
- The trickle-down effect of luxury beliefs like polyamory can harm lower classes.
- Working-class women experience different relationship outcomes than affluent women.
