Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist and author of "Don't Trust Your Gut," dives into patterns revealed by extensive data analysis. He critiques traditional self-help with evidence-backed advice on happiness, emphasizing that genuine experiences matter more than wealth. Seth discusses how data shapes perceptions of beauty and attractiveness, urging authenticity in dating. He also uncovers myths in entrepreneurship, highlighting experience over youth, and stresses the importance of practice and environment for success. Tune in for insights that could transform your life!
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Data-Driven Makeover
Use FaceApp to create different versions of yourself by changing appearance details.
Use PhotoFeeler.com to get ratings on different looks to determine what's most attractive.
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Polarizing Attractiveness
In dating, polarization is key; extreme looks can be surprisingly successful.
If you're not conventionally attractive, lean into a unique style.
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Dating Strategies
Ask many people out, increasing your chances of finding a match.
Leverage similarity biases, even if they seem trivial.
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Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a data scientist, economist and author.
Imagine if you had access to millions of data points which tell you exactly what makes people happy, or makes people attracted to you, or what actually influences your child's outcomes in life, or the most reliable way to become rich. Well Seth did, and he wrote a book with all his findings in it.
Expect to learn how you can conduct a survey to test different appearance styles to find out which is best for you, what personality traits result in the happiest relationships, which activities which make you most and least happy, the secret industries of people who become rich in America, how to hack luck using data and much more...
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