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If Books Could Kill

The Game

Dec 1, 2022
55:41

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  • The podcast examines the manipulative tactics of pickup artists, such as 'negging' and 'peacocking', to attract women through deception.
  • The episode sheds light on the objectification of women and the moral implications of forming relationships based on manipulative strategies.

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Overview of Pickup Artists Lifestyle

The podcast episode delves into the world of pickup artists, focusing on Neil Strauss's book 'The Game'. It discusses how the book revolves around pickup artists in LA in the 1990s and their tactics to attract women through manipulation and strategy, such as 'negging' and 'peacocking'. The narrative follows the author's journey joining a group of pickup artists to improve his dating success.

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