What evolutionary psychology gets wrong
From Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry by Louise Perry
April 5, 2026 · 1h 15m
About this episode
Paul Eastwick discusses the nuances of evolutionary psychology and its interpretations in human mating and relationships.
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People in this episode
Host: Louise Perry
Guest: Paul Eastwick
Topics covered
- evolutionary psychology
- human mating
- relationships
- gender differences
- psychology of sex
Keywords
- evolutionary psychology
- human mating
- relationships
- gender differences
- psychology
- Paul Eastwick
- Cozy Earth
Sponsors
Cozy Earth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of California, Davis, Love Factually
Books & works: Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection
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