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Modern Wisdom · August 6, 2026 · 2h 6m

The Biggest Myths About Dating (debunked) - Psychology Roundtable - #1133

Macken Murphy, Rob Henderson, Steve Stewart-Williams

Chris Williamson hosts evolutionary biologist Macken Murphy, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams, and psychologist Rob Henderson for a roundtable on modern dating myths. They challenge claims about hypergamy, male attractiveness skew, and the fading of female desire, using evolutionary theory and research data. The discussion tackles when the 'ick' is a signal versus superficial noise, whether marriage is a better deal for men, and what dating app behavior truly reveals about human mating psychology. The panelists bring separate areas of expertise to debunk popular misconceptions and ground dating advice in science.

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Highlights

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Are Chads really stealing all the women?00:16:52
The roundtable examines the popular claim that a small percentage of men monopolize mating opportunities—the so‑called 80/20 rule in dating.
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The biggest red and green flags in dating
The group discusses the biggest red and green flags to look out for when navigating the dating pool.
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Why women’s desire fades faster
The panel explores why female sexual desire tends to decline more rapidly than male desire over the course of a long‑term relationship.
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Does looksmaxxing give women the ick?00:03:14
The guests debate whether male efforts to maximize physical appearance ('looksmaxxing') are perceived as attractive or off‑putting by women.
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