The Brutal Truth About Female Attraction - Macken Murphy

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Modern dating is in the middle of a cultural reset. Attraction science is evolving, men and women are changing how they show up, and everyone is trying to build healthier relationships. What does the data actually say, and is a more balanced way of dating within reach? Expect to learn what the science says about if size actually matters, if tall men cheat more, what the impact of body count on long term relationship success is, the big problem with having “ideal” mate preferences, why men are becoming more concerned with attractiveness and beautification, the benefits women gain or lose when they’re non-monogamous, what the “Rich Gay Uncle” hypothesis for homosexuality is and much more - 0:00 Does Size Really Matter? 14:37 Shocking Celebrity Body Transformations 29:05 Why the ‘Dad Bod’ Debate Goes Deeper Than We Think 37:34 What Music Can Teach Us About Intrasexual Competition 45:43 Do Men Care More About Looks Than Body Count? 01:05:56 How a High Body Count Can Affect Your Relationship 01:18:59 The Tension Between Ambition and Attraction 01:34:55 The Danger of Turning a Passion into a Career 01:46:16 How Evolving Preferences Shape Healthier Connections 02:01:46 Do Unattractive People Have Less Successful Relationships? 02:17:20 The Emotional Reality of Non-Monogamy 02:30:58 Exploring the Rich Gay Uncle Hypothesis 02:39:57 Where to Find Macken - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/