Feeling Into ed 25: the myths of mate selection

//the what\\

in this edition of, 'feeling into', we'll be in convo w Paul Eastwick, PhD, author of Bonded by Evolution + a professor of Psychology at UC Davis. His work challenges the EvoScript, aka the widespread belief that mate selection operates solely according to Darwinian principles, where some people possess traits (good looks, earning potential) that confer better chances of reproductive success. We'll speak why what we think 'matters' in mate selection is erroneous, and what the 'real' engine of lasting love is, according to his research.

//about the series\\

'feeling into' is an IRL Q&A experience brought to you by the team behind 'the feels'.

the series explores better relating via the ideas, theories + practices of some of today's most dynamic leaders, thinkers + storytellers.

the events take place in living room like settings.

they're recorded + later distributed via a platform called // stories by allie \\ which seeks to explore what happens a layer deeper.

//about the speaker \\

Paul Eastwick is the author of 'Bonded by Evolution' and a professor of psychology at UC Davis, where he serves as the principal investigator for the attraction and relationships research laboratory. Thousands of undergraduate students have taken his course on attraction and close relationships, and he has published over one hundred scientific articles and chapters and won numerous early career awards. His research and writing has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, and Scientific American Mind. He hosts the popular podcast Love Factually with his long-time colleague, Eli Finkel, where they analyze rom-coms and romantic dramas from the perspective of relationship science. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Cornell University and his PhD at Northwestern University.

// refund policy \\

tickets are non-refundable; if for some reason you're not able to attend the event you've puchased a ticket for, we'll honor it at a future Q&A

// more from the feels \\

for those who love to truly dive deep, we also offer an online course for anyone wanting to better understand and navigate modern dating. it covers the history of how we got here, why it feels so challenging right now, and offers practical tools to show up differently. it includes video lessons, a workbook, and a curated reading list -- and its the best way we can think of, to prep for your level 1 experience. its $79 and available here.