William Costello is an evolutionary psychologist and Ph.D. student who dives into the complex world of incels. He shares eye-opening statistics about the future of single women and explores the psychological profiles of incels, revealing their struggle with social isolation. The discussion also touches on gender dynamics, including the challenges women face in the dating scene and the evolving standards in relationships. Costello emphasizes the need to understand the diverse backgrounds and mental health challenges within the incel community, urging for a deeper societal dialogue.

Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of modern male behavior? Buckle up for part one of a riveting two-part episode where we delve into the significant behavioral shifts in young men, marked by an increase in recklessness and a trend towards evading long-term commitments.Joining me today is William Costello, an expert on behavioral patterns, writer, researcher, and PhD student at the Evolutionary Psych Lab who will shed light on the rising recklessness, commitment-phobia among young men, and the emerging 'mating crisis'.We'll unpack the 'mating crisis', linking the drop in male commitment to relationships with the surge of women outpacing men in education.But that's not all! We'll also explore how dating apps and the internet have transformed the modern dating scene, giving rise to new socio-cultural phenomena like the 'incel' community.By tuning into this episode, you're signing up for more than just a podcast - you're stepping into a world of knowledge that will empower you to understand societal shifts and navigate your own life better.So, what are you waiting for? Hit that play button and embark on this journey with us. And don't forget to subscribe for more empowering content and knowledge that'll help you level up your life, and leave a review!Follow William Costello:Website: https://william05227.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliam SPONSORS:elizabeth@advertisepurple.comAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In part two of our eye-opening episode with behavioral expert, writer, researcher, and PhD student at the Evolutionary Psych Lab, William Costello, we're diving deeper into the fascinating world of modern male behavior.In today’s episode we’re unraveling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on dating behaviors, highlighting the contrast between men's renewed risk-taking stance and women's escalated risk aversion.Then, prepare to delve into the mind of the incel community. Gain insights into their societal outlook, their struggles, and the evident lack of constructive coping mechanisms.Finally, we'll explore how incels are empowered by AI to actively and healthily participate in dating and mating market. Discover how tech can foster better cross-sex understanding and transform social engagements.This isn’t your typical podcast episode - it's a journey into understanding societal shifts that are shaping our world, and by tuning in, you're gaining valuable insights to navigate your own life better.So, are you ready to continue this journey with us? Hit that play button and let's dive in! And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe for more empowering content and knowledge to help you level up your life!William Costello Quotes:“I can understand why an individual incel might elect to hunker down into victimhood identity and online worlds rather than engaging with the mating market they don’t have much faith in.”“Incels are using their male typical psychology to try to not empathize with their female counterparts.”Follow William Costello:Website: https://william05227.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliam SPONSORS:elizabeth@advertisepurple.comAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I spoke with William Costello. William recently wrote the first academic paper discussing the psychology of Incels. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin where he’s a member of Dr. David Buss's Evolutionary Psychology lab.   Together we discussed hypergamy, the characteristics of the average incel, the psychology of incels, causes for the increase in female infidelity, the black pill worldview, and much more. Thanks for tuning in.  If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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