Joe Rogan Experience #1959 - David Buss

David Buss, PhD, is a founding figure in the field of evolutionary psychology, and a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary research focuses are on human mating strategies, conflict between the sexes, and the psychology of prestige, status, and reputation. He is the author of several books, among them "The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating", and "When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault". www.davidbuss.com

David BussguestJoe Roganhost

Jun 27, 20242h 33mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 2h 33m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

David Buss, PhD, is a founding figure in the field of evolutionary psychology, and a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary research focuses are on human mating strategies, conflict between the sexes, and the psychology of prestige, status, and reputation. He is the author of several books, among them "The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating", and "When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault". www.davidbuss.com

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David Buss
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Joe Rogan
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring David Buss and Joe Rogan, Joe Rogan Experience #1959 - David Buss explores evolutionary psychology, sex differences, and modern mating in chaos Joe Rogan and evolutionary psychologist David Buss explore how sexual selection and evolutionary pressures have shaped male and female mating strategies, jealousy, and violence. Buss explains core theories like Darwin’s sexual selection, parental investment, and paternity uncertainty, and applies them to infidelity, the dark triad, and attachment styles. They connect these longstanding psychological patterns to modern phenomena such as social media, porn, online dating, and hormonal birth control. The conversation also critiques contemporary ideological denial of sex differences in academia and law, arguing that ignoring them harms both science and women.

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