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Dan Riley
Episode 03: David Buss - Evolutionary Psychology
1 hour 37 minutes Posted Jun 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm.
David Buss is a professor at the University of Texas - Austin. During our conversation, David talks about the creation of the field of evolutionary psychology, its key findings about the human mind and human nature, and his expertise, human mating.------------Support this podcast via VenmoSupport this podcast via PayPalSupport this podcast on Patreon------------Show notesLeave a rating on SpotifyLeave a rating on Apple PodcastsFollow Keep Talking on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube------------
The history of evolutionary psychology
David’s thoughts on evolutionary psychology
Some interesting themes that unfolded during David’s research for his book
David talks about some misnomers in sex differences
Learn about the major sex differences
Understanding universal applicability of psychological studies
Some points to check for healthy long-term relationships (similarity in fundamental life goals and values - religious, political views and intelligence, sense of humor, approval of kin group and emotional stability)
David talks about his upcoming book, When Men Behave Badly
Potential investigations in evolutionary psychology (status, prestige, reputation and coalitional psychology)
What are the qualities to look out for in a partner for long term success in marriages?
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David Buss is a professor at the University of Texas - Austin. During our conversation, David talks about the creation of the field of evolutionary psychology, its key findings about the human mind and human nature, and his expertise, human mating.------------Support this podcast via VenmoSupport this podcast via PayPalSupport this podcast on Patreon------------Show notesLeave a rating on SpotifyLeave a rating on Apple PodcastsFollow Keep Talking on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube------------(00:26) The history of evolutionary psychology(12:01) David’s thoughts on evolutionary psychology(21:02) Some interesting themes that unfolded during David’s research for his book(28:09) David talks about some misnomers in sex differences(33:07) Learn about the major sex differences(40:12) Understanding universal applicability of psychological studies(55:47) Some points to check for healthy long-term relationships (similarity in fundamental life goals and values - religious, political views and intelligence, sense of humor, approval of kin group and emotional stability)(01:06:46) David talks about his upcoming book, When Men Behave Badly(01:15:51) Potential investigations in evolutionary psychology (status, prestige, reputation and coalitional psychology)(01:17:53) What are the qualities to look out for in a partner for long term success in marriages?(01:22:31) David mentions two other subjects that interest him deeply - sexual morality and reputation, and why(01:29:430 David shares his thoughts on different mating lifestyles and the misconceptions around evolutionary psychology