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110 episodes mention this concept
EconomicsExplainedApr 28, 2026Taiwan's High-Tech Dutch Disease: Economic Specialization, Geopolitical Risks, and the Semiconductor Paradox
EconomicsDutch DiseaseSemiconductor industryMicroprocessorsCurrency appreciation
psychacksApr 17, 2026Strategic Urban Living: Leveraging Big Cities for Success and Transitioning to Small Cities for Quality of Life
Self-DevelopmentStrategic urban livingIndustrial RevolutionInformation AgeDecentralization of industry- EconomicsExplainedMar 22, 2026
Why the Official Poverty Line Fails to Reflect Modern Economic Reality and the Middle Class is Struggling
EconomicsMedian household incomeOfficial poverty lineCost-burdened householdsFixed costs 
PredictiveHistoryMar 10, 2026Game Theory Analysis of the US-Iran Conflict: Escalation, Control, and Strategic Flexibility
GeopoliticsUS-Iran WarGround InvasionMission CreepNuclear Taboo- psychacksMar 2, 2026
The 'Useful Eight' Framework: Defining an Ideal Woman in Sexual Relationships
PsychologyPerceived Sexual Marketplace Value (PSMV)The 'Useful Eight' frameworkSexual interest maintenanceIntra-sexual competition 
HealthyGamerGGFeb 8, 2026The Insidious Trap of Consuming Self-Help Content Without Implementation
Self-DevelopmentProductive procrastinationEfficient time-wastingConsumption-driven contentImplementation gap
ChrisWillxJan 31, 2026Marketing Psychology: Leveraging Behavioral Biases for Brand Perception and Value
PsychologyGoal Dilution EffectPrice RelativityPratfall EffectLabor Illusion- PredictiveHistoryNov 25, 2025
Roman Anti-Civilization: A Critical Analysis of its Origins, Myths, and Self-Perpetuating War Machine
HistoryAnti-civilizationEvil empireOpen citizenshipRoman concept of liberty 
hubermanlabNov 17, 2025Mastering Communication: Strategies for Clarity, Confidence, and Authentic Connection with Matt Abrahams
Self-DevelopmentCognitive loadMemorization (as a communication burden)Roadmap/structure (for speaking)Leading with questions- psychacksSep 15, 2025
The Price of Safety: Civility as the Cost of Protection and Social Harmony
PsychologyCost of safetyCivilityRelational needsZero-sum goods 
lexfridmanAug 24, 2025The Case Against War: US Foreign Policy, the Military-Industrial Complex, and the Wars on Terror with Scott Horton
GeopoliticsMilitary-Industrial ComplexWars on TerrorUS Foreign PolicyMilitary Interventionism
DocSnipesJul 17, 2025Parenting Challenges: Decoding Complaining, Procrastination, and Disobedience as Child Communication
RelationshipsBehavior as CommunicationMotivational Interviewing PrinciplesBehavioral ReinforcementAutopilot Behaviors
Awakening RichardFeb 26, 2025Global Geopolitical Crisis: A Personal Guide to Relocation and Survival Strategies
GeopoliticsGeopolitical chaosGlobal uncertaintyDe-globalizationUS imperial decline- EconomicsExplainedJan 19, 2025
How Massachusetts Became a Global Economic Powerhouse Through Education and Innovation
EconomicsGDP per capitaEconomic productivityHuman capitalBrain gain - HealthyGamerGGJan 7, 2025
Overcoming Procrastination: Leveraging Working Memory and Motivational Interviewing to Act Without Willpower
PsychologyProcrastinationWillpowerWorking MemoryPsychological Resistance - psychacksDec 23, 2024
The Necessity of Struggle: Wrestling with Angels for Intangible Value and Self-Transformation
PsychologyWrestling with the Angel (metaphor)Intangible GoodsSelf-actualizationUniversal Justice - psychacksNov 25, 2024
The Two Relationships: Distinguishing Structure from Emotional Bond in Intimate Connections
RelationshipsLevel of the labelLevel of the bondIntersexual relationshipsExplicitly negotiated structure 
NewEconomicThinkingNov 20, 2024Economic Policy Dilemmas in Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
EconomicsHumanitarian dilemmaFungibility of aidSmart AidHumanitarian exemptions- EconomicsExplainedOct 27, 2024
The Futility of Baby Bonuses: Why Paying People to Have Children is a Billion-Dollar Mistake
EconomicsDemographic crisisReplacement rateAging populationsLow fertility - EconomicsExplainedSep 22, 2024
Switzerland's Economic Paradox: Unpacking the Myth of the World's Richest Economy
EconomicsEconomic neutralityHigh-value manufacturingFinancial services hubSafe haven for capital - psychacksSep 9, 2024
The Privilege of Losing: Unpacking the Hidden Costs and Sacrifices of Winning
PsychologyPrivilege of losingSecondary gainsCost of winningOverpaying - EconomicsExplainedJul 21, 2024
The Olympic Curse: Do Global Sporting Events Predict Economic Disaster?
EconomicsEconomic shock therapyStagnant economic growthReal estate market bubbleAsian financial crisis - EconomicsExplainedJul 14, 2024
Hawaii's Economic Paradox: High Cost of Living, Tourism Dependency, and Geopolitical Significance
EconomicsOutpost economyCost of living crisisEconomic policy failuresStrategic importance - lexfridmanJun 19, 2024
Perplexity AI: Revolutionizing Search with Answer Engines, LLMs, and Citation-Backed Knowledge Discovery
TechnologyAnswer EngineLarge Language Models (LLMs)Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Chain of Thought reasoning - Awakening RichardJun 6, 2024
US Passport Seizure, Media Disinformation, and China's Geopolitical Stance on Ukraine Escalation
GeopoliticsPassport seizureState Department ordersMedia disinformationGeopolitical narratives - EconomicsExplainedApr 25, 2024
India's Economic Potential: Strengths, Obstacles, and the Race Against Time
EconomicsEconomic potentialCreative disruptionOutsourcing manufacturingLabor-intensive industries - psychacksApr 15, 2024
Why Men Marry: The Pragmatic Pursuit of Stability, Status, and an Unproblematic Partner
RelationshipsMale marriage psychologyFemale marriage expectations"Good enough" womanUnproblematic partner - psychacksApr 8, 2024
The Marriage Ultimatum: It's Not Personal, Just Business
RelationshipsMarriage ultimatumEmotional manipulationShame inductionGuilt induction - NewEconomicThinkingApr 3, 2024
The Medicare Advantage Dilemma: Capitated Payments, Fraud, and Quality of Care
HealthMedicare AdvantageTraditional MedicareValue-based paymentsCapitated payments - lexfridmanApr 2, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard on the Human and Financial Costs of War, the Military-Industrial Complex, and the Imperative of Diplomacy
GeopoliticsCost of War (Human and Financial)War ProfiteeringMilitary-Industrial ComplexRevolving Door (Government-Contractor) - psychacksMar 29, 2024
Responding to Female Critics: The Strategic Use of 'Nastiness' and Sexual Opportunity in Women's Dating Strategies for Commitment
RelationshipsIntersexual DynamicsSexual MarketplaceOptimal Dating StrategiesInstrumental Behavior - EconomicsExplainedMar 12, 2024
Florida's Economic Boom: Drivers, Sustainability, and Intra-National Economic Competition
EconomicsEconomic growthNet migrationState income taxCost of living - psychacksJan 5, 2024
Overpaying as the Cost of Winning: The Disappointment of Achievement and the True Value of Transformation
Self-DevelopmentZero-sum gameOverpaying (broad definition)Cost of winningSacrifice - NewEconomicThinkingDec 13, 2023
The Economics of Abundance: A Critique of Capitalism and the Case for Cooperative Models
EconomicsCapitalist systemMarket economiesSubaltern communitiesProfit maximization - NewEconomicThinkingOct 25, 2023
India's G20 Leadership, Global Energy Transition, and Mobilizing Finance for Climate Action
GeopoliticsEnergy transitionGreenhouse gas emissionsCarbon budgetGlobal warming targets (1.5/2 degrees Centigrade) - NewEconomicThinkingOct 18, 2023
Sellers' Inflation: Coordinated Price Hikes and the Social Context of Price Acceptance
EconomicsSellers' InflationTransitory inflationStagflationInterest rate hikes - NewEconomicThinkingOct 11, 2023
Navigating Global Economic Transformation: Climate, Geopolitics, and India's Digital Future
EconomicsDeflationary forcesProductive capacityGeopolitical tensionEconomic security - EconomicsExplainedSep 12, 2023
The Economic Viability of Permanent Human Settlements in Space: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
EconomicsEconomic viabilityOpportunity costCompetitive advantageFundamental economic problem - NewEconomicThinkingJun 21, 2023
Unmasking Inflation: Why Conventional Wisdom Fails and Heterodox Views Offer Better Solutions
EconomicsReal wageDemand-pull inflationCost-push inflationDistributive conflict - NewEconomicThinkingMay 24, 2023
The Ethical Responsibilities of Economists and the Complexities of Economic Harm
EconomicsProfessional ethicsWelfarismMoral geometryCaldor-Hicks compensation test - HealthyGamerGGMay 4, 2023
The Paradox of Discipline: Why We Struggle to Change When Our Brain Prefers Immediate Gratification
Self-DevelopmentDiscipline ParadoxCost-Benefit Analysis (Brain's)Immediate GratificationDelayed Gratification - psychacksApr 15, 2023
Why 50/50 Relationships Are Unsustainable: The Discrepancy Between Objective Equality and Subjective Fairness
Relationships50/50 relationshipsObjective equalitySubjective fairnessResource allocation - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 8, 2023
Comparative Economic Paradigms: Unintended Consequences, State Intervention, and Ideological Critiques
EconomicsUnintended consequencesAustrian School of economicsDemocratic socialismKeynesian economics - NewEconomicThinkingDec 7, 2022
Reforming the Legal Code of Capital: Addressing Injustice and Unsustainability in Modern Capitalism
EconomicsCode of CapitalLegal CodingSocial JusticeSelf-authorship - lexfridmanNov 18, 2022
Climate Change Debate: Navigating Alarmism, Vulnerability, and Actionable Solutions
ScienceClimate changeGlobal warmingGreenhouse effectCarbon dioxide (CO2) - EconomicsExplainedOct 21, 2022
Is the UK Economy on the Brink of Collapse? An Analysis of Inflation, Policy Missteps, and Post-Brexit Challenges
EconomicsCost of living crisisInflationary hangoverInterest rate increasesCurrency devaluation - DocSnipesAug 25, 2022
6 Practical Tips to Overcome Jealousy and Enhance Self-Esteem Through Cognitive Behavioral Principles
Self-DevelopmentJealousyAngerAbundance MentalitySynergy - NewEconomicThinkingAug 3, 2022
The Broken Intellectual Property System: Dean Baker on Patents, Drug Costs, and Public Funding
EconomicsPatent monopoliesCopyright monopoliesIncentive for innovationGeneric drugs - psychacksMar 21, 2022
Covert Contracts: Understanding Unspoken Expectations and Cultivating Explicit Communication
PsychologyCovert contractsQuid pro quoOutcome independenceNice guy syndrome - psychacksFeb 2, 2022
The Dual Nature of Desire: Why "Wanting is Free" for Others, But "Getting is Expensive" for Yourself
PsychologyDesireWanting (as an action/state)Getting (as an outcome)Resource allocation - HealthyGamerGGJan 7, 2022
Overcoming New Year's Resolution Failure: Understanding the Mind, Motivation, and Identity for Lasting Change
Self-DevelopmentNew Year's ResolutionsMotivation (sources of)DesiresShoulds - lexfridmanDec 28, 2021
Elon Musk on Starship, Mars Colonization, and First Principles Engineering for Humanity's Future
TechnologyCrew Dragon Demo-2Inspiration4 MissionHuman Space ExplorationMoon Base - EconomicsExplainedDec 25, 2021
Beyond Transitory: Unpacking US Inflation, Asset Bubbles, and Labor Market Shifts
EconomicsTransitory inflationQuantitative easingBond buying programHyperinflation - NewEconomicThinkingDec 16, 2021
Green Finance Debate: Capital Reallocation, Policy, and the Future of Climate Adaptation
FinanceGreen transition (dual components)Energy additions vs. substitutionsSupply-side controls on fossil energyAdaptation and retrofitting - EconomicsExplainedDec 8, 2021
China's High-Speed Rail Debt Crisis: A Deeper Look at Its Economic Implications and the Illusion of Rapid Development
EconomicsInfrastructure spendingFiscal stimulusCost overrunsRed tape - lexfridmanNov 16, 2021
Boris Sofman on Anki's Cozmo, Human-Robot Interaction, and the Future of Autonomous Robotics
TechnologySocial RoboticsHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)Emotional Intelligence (in robots) - NewEconomicThinkingOct 27, 2021
How China Escaped Shock Therapy: The Dual-Track Approach to Market Reforms
EconomicsShock therapyDual-track systemMarket reformsCommand economy - psychacksOct 23, 2021
Suffering is Expensive: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Delaying Therapy
PsychologyPsychotherapyCost-benefit analysisOpportunity costPsychological suffering - NewEconomicThinkingAug 6, 2021
The Obscene Obstacles: Intellectual Property, Corporate Greed, and the Global Vaccine Distribution Crisis
EconomicsIntellectual Property (IP) RightsTRIPS Waiver (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights)World Trade Organization (WTO)Global Vaccine Inequity - psychacksJun 29, 2021
The Psychology of Sacrifice: How Willingness to Give Reveals and Creates Value
PsychologyValue derivationSacrifice (as a mechanism of value creation)Hypothetical valueActualized value - DocSnipesJun 24, 2021
The Dual Pathways to Narcissism: Fear and Expectation as Drivers of Narcissistic Behaviors
PsychologyNarcissismNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Narcissistic behaviorsExtinction burst - psychacksJun 14, 2021
The Inevitability of Pain: Making Choices Where Suffering is Worth It
PsychologyHedonic calculusPain aversionPleasure attractionInevitability of pain - EconomicsExplainedMay 23, 2021
The Great Labor Shortage Crisis: Economic Implications and the Shifting NAIRU
EconomicsUnemployment rateFull employmentNatural rate of unemploymentFrictional unemployment 
DrTraceyMarksMay 7, 2021An In-Depth Review of BetterHelp: Accessibility, Cost, and Quality of Online Therapy
PsychologyOnline therapyTelehealthMental health accessibilityTherapist licensing
drekbergMar 26, 2021Rethinking Medicine: The True Purpose and Perils of Pharmaceutical Intervention
HealthDirect-to-consumer advertising (DTCA)Opioid crisisPrescription drug addictionHealthcare spending inflation- EconomicsExplainedMar 17, 2021
The Intricate Web: Unpacking the Economic, Regulatory, and Political Drivers of Modern Supply Chain Complexity
EconomicsSupply Chain ComplexityComparative AdvantageSubcontractingVertical Integration - EconomicsExplainedMar 6, 2021
The Turbulent Economics of the Airline Industry: Post-Pandemic Price Hikes and Market Dynamics
EconomicsInflationDemand-pull inflationCost-push inflationSupply and demand - DocSnipesFeb 26, 2021
A Strengths-Based Approach to Therapy for Eating Disorders and Addictions
PsychologyStrengths-based allianceShifting paradigms (sickness to resourcefulness)Disordered eatingMuscle dysmorphia - lexfridmanFeb 23, 2021
Breaking Frameworks: Physics Beyond Einstein, Government Coherence, and Free Speech in the Digital Age with Eric Weinstein
ScienceSimulation HypothesisDrake EquationDarwinian Theory (descent with variation)Bilipid layer (cellular analogy) - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 10, 2021
The State's Entrepreneurial Role in Driving Technological Innovation, Beyond Market Failure Theory
EconomicsWelfare economicsMarket failureEfficient allocation of resourcesNeoclassical framework - EconomicsExplainedOct 15, 2020
The Shifting Economics of California: Prosperity, Pitfalls, and Post-Pandemic Challenges
EconomicsGross State Product (GSP)AgglomerationCapital flightDemand-pull inflation - EconomicsExplainedOct 4, 2020
The Economics of the Prison Industrial Complex: Costs, Labor, and Opportunity
EconomicsGovernment incarcerationOpportunity costPositive externalitiesNegative externalities - EconomicsExplainedOct 4, 2020
The Economics of the Prison Industrial Complex: Costs, Labor, and Opportunity
EconomicsGovernment incarcerationOpportunity costPositive externalitiesNegative externalities - EconomicsExplainedOct 4, 2020
The Economics of the Prison Industrial Complex: Costs, Labor, and Opportunity
EconomicsGovernment incarcerationOpportunity costPositive externalitiesNegative externalities - EconomicsExplainedOct 4, 2020
The Economics of the Prison Industrial Complex: Costs, Labor, and Opportunity
EconomicsGovernment incarcerationOpportunity costPositive externalitiesNegative externalities - EconomicsExplainedOct 1, 2020
Is Hyperinflation Coming? Understanding Inflation, Deflation, and the Fragile Economic Equilibrium
EconomicsInflationHyperinflationDeflationM2 Money Supply - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
Rethinking the 21st Century Social Contract Amidst COVID-19: Fragility, Inequality, and Technological Acceleration
EconomicsSocial Contract (21st Century)Fragility of WorkIncome InequalityGig Economy - EconomicsExplainedJul 23, 2020
Black Market Economics: Drivers, Impacts, and Measurement of the Underground Economy
EconomicsUnderground economyRegulatory rigiditiesCost premiumEnforceable contracts - HealthyGamerGGJun 24, 2020
Why American Healthcare is Failing: An Economic Analysis of Misaligned Incentives and Systemic Flaws
EconomicsThird-party payer systemMisaligned incentivesAdministrative burdenPrior authorization - EconomicsExplainedMay 31, 2020
The Economics of the Art Market: Speculation, Tax Avoidance, and Wealth Storage for the Global Elite
EconomicsGreater Fool TheorySpeculative Asset BubbleIlliquid Asset ClassOpportunity Cost - DocSnipesMay 16, 2020
Quickstart Guide to Cognitive Restructuring: Changing Thoughts for Mental Well-being and Resilience
PsychologyCognitive RestructuringPerspective ShiftingUnhooking (from thoughts)Cost-Benefit Analysis (of thoughts/emotions) - lexfridmanMay 8, 2020
Ilya Sutskever on the Deep Learning Revolution, AI's Unity, and the Future of Intelligence
TechnologyDeep Learning RevolutionNeural NetworksBackpropagationHessian-free optimizer - EconomicsExplainedMay 3, 2020
The Economics of Real Estate: Investment, Leverage, and Macroeconomic Burden
EconomicsSpeculative InvestmentLand AppreciationStructure DepreciationCost-Push Inflation - EconomicsExplainedApr 16, 2020
Why China Will Be the Big Winner of the 2020 Crisis: Economic Resilience and Geopolitical Strategy
GeopoliticsIndustrial economySupply chain vulnerabilitiesCost-effective manufacturingShort-term profit maximization - HealthyGamerGGMar 26, 2020
Understanding and Redirecting Motivation: A Neuroscience and Yogic Perspective
PsychologyScience of the selfMotivation (redefined)Behavioral anchoringSurya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) - EconomicsExplainedMar 5, 2020
Making Space Travel Economically Viable: The Interplay of Public Goods, Private Enterprise, and Innovation
EconomicsEconomic viabilityPublic goodsNon-excludabilityNon-rivalry - lexfridmanFeb 7, 2020
Jim Keller on Elon Musk's First Principles, Tesla Autopilot's Future, and the Craft of Engineering
TechnologyFirst principles thinkingVehicle autonomyExponential improvementHardware acceleration - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
Critique of Neoclassical Cost-Benefit Analysis in Environmental Policy and Climate Change
EconomicsNeoclassical EconomicsCost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)Optimal Level of PollutionMonetization of Environmental Assets - lexfridmanNov 24, 2019
Dava Newman on the Game-Changing Era of Reusable Rockets and Lower Spaceflight Costs
TechnologyReusable Rocket TechnologyFirst Stage RecoveryCost Savings in SpaceflightLaunch Frequency - EconomicsExplainedNov 10, 2019
Canada's Unique Economic Landscape: The Interplay of Immigration, Natural Resources, and Geography
EconomicsCommonwealth countrySkilled immigrationForeign-born populationEconomic growth correlation - EconomicsExplainedOct 31, 2019
The Economic Realism of Westeros: Feudalism, Finance, and Fictional Narratives
EconomicsFeudal economyPrivate enterpriseEconomics of scaleAgglomeration - lexfridmanOct 13, 2019
The AI Control Problem: Aligning Superintelligent Systems with Human Values and Humility
TechnologyControl Problem (AI)Super-intelligent AIValue AlignmentObjective Function - EconomicsExplainedSep 26, 2019
The Crazy Economy of Monaco: Debunking the Tax Haven Myth and Understanding its Unique Fiscal Model
EconomicsMicronationHuman Development Index (HDI)Tax HavenValue-Added Tax (VAT) - lexfridmanSep 24, 2019
How iRobot Succeeded Where Others Failed: The Business of Consumer Robotics and Future Potential
TechnologyCompelling NeedValue PropositionCost-Benefit EquationPain Point Identification - lexfridmanSep 19, 2019
Colin Angle on iRobot's 29 Years of Consumer Robotics, Home Autonomy, and the Future of AI in Daily Life
TechnologyConsumer RoboticsReal-world AutonomyAsimov's Three Laws of RoboticsAging Demographics Support - lexfridmanSep 15, 2019
HAL 9000, AI Ethics, and the Design of Objective Functions for Autonomous Systems
TechnologyValue misalignmentObjective functionCost functionEthical codes - NewEconomicThinkingSep 11, 2019
Ethics & Economics: Reinserting Moral Judgment into Economic Analysis
EconomicsValue-free economicsLogic of choice under scarcityJust priceCustomary price - NewEconomicThinkingAug 28, 2019
How Liberal Leaders Normalized Conservative Ideas: A History of Economic Policy Shifts
EconomicsProgressive taxationEconomic regulationKeynesianismActivist economic policy - lexfridmanAug 17, 2019
The Role of Lidar in Autonomous Vehicles: A "Crutch" or Essential for Robustness and Safety?
TechnologyLidar (Light Detection and Ranging)Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)Sensor SuitePassive Vision - NewEconomicThinkingMar 27, 2019
Why Decriminalizing Sex Work Matters: An Economic and Social Perspective on Regulation, Stigma, and Welfare
EconomicsDecriminalizationSocial normsEconomic regulationWelfare outcomes - DocSnipesMay 10, 2018
Understanding Child Development Milestones and Addressing 'Stuck Points' from Infancy to Preschool
PsychologyStuck pointsPsychosocial milestonesBehavior modificationGoal-driven behavior - lexfridmanMar 9, 2018
Autonomous Vehicles: From Cool Tech to Societal Transformation and Service-Oriented Deployment
TechnologyAutonomous Vehicles (AVs)DARPA Grand ChallengesUrban MobilityRoad Safety - drekbergOct 13, 2017
The Nutritional and Ethical Value of Pasture-Raised Eggs: Are Expensive Eggs Worth the Cost?
HealthEgg quality spectrumChicken welfare standardsNutrient densityPasture-raised eggs - lexfridmanSep 27, 2016
Demystifying Deep Learning: A Practical and Conceptual Dive into Torch and Automatic Differentiation
TechnologyMachine LearningDeep Learning LibrariesTorch (programming framework)Lua (programming language) - lexfridman
Robin Hanson on Grabby Aliens, the Fermi Paradox, and the Mathematical Modeling of Cosmic Civilizations
ScienceGrabby aliensLoud aliensQuiet aliensFermi Paradox - psychacks
The Hidden Function of Dysfunctional Habits: Why They Persist and How to Change Them
PsychologyDysfunctional behaviorFunctional behaviorNet positive (subjective)Habit persistence - HealthyGamerGG
Understanding and Addressing Emotional Numbness: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
PsychologyEmotional NumbnessDifferential DiagnosisNeurotransmitters (Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine)Limbic System (Amygdala) - psychacks
The "And Is Expensive" Principle: Understanding the True Cost of Accumulated Desires and Pickiness
Self-DevelopmentAnd is expensive principleCost escalationSacrifice (time-based)Effort sacrifice - psychacks
Dating as a Strategic Negotiation: The Car Buying Analogy for Relationships
RelationshipsSustained negotiationStrategic indifferenceLaw of Attraction (as defined by speaker)Relationship dynamics - psychacks
The Decline of Romantic Relationships: How Digital Platforms Offer Simulated Value More Easily, Cheaply, and Safely
RelationshipsValue transactionSexual marketplaceSimulated relationshipsResource exchange