Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2022-09-15

Chris Williamson & William Costello: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #526

Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526

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William Costello is an evolutionary psychologist, writer and Ph.D. student at the University of Texas. Men being hopeless with women is not a new phenomenon.

William Costello recommended Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry and The all-or-nothing marriage by Eli J. Finkel, and discussed Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and The Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss. Chris Williamson recommended Mate by Tucker Max and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Brave New World

   Aldous Huxley · at 2:45

   Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is a classic dystopian novel that depicts a futuristic society shaped by advanced technology, consumerism, and engineered societal stability at the expense of individual freedom and authentic human emotion.

   Discussed

   “it's like it's almost like huxley and it's like brave new world have you read that chris yes”

   William Costello Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526 2022-09-15 Listen at 2:45

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2. 

   Case Against the Sexual Revolution

   Louise Perry · at 7:14 · mentioned 2 times

   The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry is a cultural critique examining the long-term psychological and social consequences of modern hedonistic hookup culture and sexual liberation.

   Recommended

   “louise perry's book case against the sexual revolution is phenomenal at this”

   William Costello Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526 2022-09-15 Listen at 7:14

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3. The all-or-nothing marriage

   The all-or-nothing marriage

   Eli J. Finkel · at 13:49

   The All-or-Nothing Marriage is a social psychology book by Eli J. Finkel that explores how the historical expectations placed on marital partners have dramatically evolved over time.

   Recommended

   “there's a really good book um by eli finkel called the all or nothing marriage and it talks about how we put more and more”

   William Costello Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526 2022-09-15 Listen at 13:49

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4. 

   Mate

   Tucker Max, Geoffrey Miller · at 23:09

   Mate by Tucker Max and Geoffrey Miller is an evolutionary psychology-inspired dating and self-improvement guide designed to help men understand modern dating markets and relationship dynamics.

   Recommended

   “i think that mate by jeffrey miller and tucker max was a really good attempt at doing that for any of the guys”

   Chris Williamson Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526 2022-09-15 Listen at 23:09

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5. 

   The Evolution of Desire

   David M. Buss · at 26:00 · mentioned 2 times

   The Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss is a foundational text in evolutionary psychology that explores human mating strategies, attraction, and the biological underpinnings of romantic relationships.

   Discussed

   “but it led me to discover the evolution of desire by david buss whose lab i'm in right now”

   William Costello Are Incels A Threat To Society? - William Costello - #526 2022-09-15 Listen at 26:00

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