Marina Adshade

Marina Adshade, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, dives into the provocative claim that 80% of women are attracted to only 20% of men. She dissects its origins and the ethical pitfalls of using Tinder data to back this assertion. The discussion extends to how this myth fuels misogyny and radicalization among young men, as seen in the Netflix series 'Adolescence.' Adshade challenges the reliability of dating app trends, revealing that dating is often more nuanced than the simplistic 80-20 rule suggests.

Portugal has a divorce rate of 94% and India just 1%, according to a social media post about divorce in 33 countries that has gone viral. But how are these figures calculated and what do they really tell us about the quality and endurance of marriage? We investigate with guests Marina Adshade, assistant professor at the Vancouver School of Economics and Dr Cheng-Tong Lir Wang of the Institute for the Future in San Francisco.Presenter: Ben Carter Producers: Octavia Woodward and Jon Bithrey Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill

Join Carrie Jenkins, a philosophy professor and author, along with economics expert Marina Adshade, men's health advocate John Oliffe, and writer Mandy Lee Catron, as they tackle Canada's loneliness epidemic. They discuss how social isolation threatens public health and explore the impacts of modern life on connection. Topics like the importance of community ties, the nuances of eudaimonia, and the unique challenges men face in forming relationships come to the forefront. Expect a deep dive into the pressing need for meaningful conversations and a reimagined sense of belonging.