PsycHacks Episode 200: What is the sexual marketplace?
Aug 4, 2022
Explore the intriguing dynamics of the sexual marketplace likened to a bustling harbor. Discover how perceived value shapes attraction and influences the choices of men and women. Uncover the roles each gender plays and how this impacts their options in relationships. It's a fascinating look at the unspoken rules that govern our interactions in romantic settings.
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Sexual Marketplace Is Universal
- Orion Taraban says the sexual marketplace is everywhere and we all have a perceived value in it.
- That perceived value fluctuates and determines our optionality with potential partners.
Perceived Value Fluctuates Like Markets
- Orion Taraban compares perceived sexual value to the stock market, fluctuating moment to moment.
- Context, demand, and buyer perception push value up or down.
Men: Build, Learn, Chart
- Do three things: build a boat, learn to sail, and chart a course, says Orion Taraban.
- These correspond to resources, competence, and an overarching purpose that attract women.