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71 episodes mention this concept
psychacksMar 23, 2026Protecting Against Gold Diggers: Strategic Wealth Display and Resource Control in Dating for Men of Means
RelationshipsGold diggersStatus hierarchiesAttraction proxiesSeduction
ChrisWillxMar 20, 2026The Dark Logic of Looksmaxxing: Plastic Surgery, Sexual Dimorphism, and Intersexual Competition
PsychologyLooksmaxxingPlastic Surgery TrendsSexual DimorphismFisherian Runaway Selection- ChrisWillxFeb 27, 2026
The Burden of Material Wealth: Redefining Financial Success as Independence and Control
Self-DevelopmentMaterial luxuryFinancial independenceUpkeep burdenSelf-seclusion 
DrTraceyMarksFeb 25, 2026Emotional Contagion: The Neuroscience of Absorbing and Regulating Others' Feelings
PsychologyEmotional contagionMirror neuronsNonverbal synchronyAutonomic nervous system- ChrisWillxFeb 9, 2026
The Psychological Traps and Neurobiological Underpinnings of Staying in Unhappy Relationships
RelationshipsCliff edge (relationship metaphor)Pain thresholdRock bottom (with basement and trap door)Fear of the unknown / 'best available' trap - ChrisWillxFeb 4, 2026
Bryan Johnson's 'Evening Brian' Strategy: Overcoming Habits, Moderation Fallacies, and the Ultimate Status Game
Self-DevelopmentHabit formationSelf-controlWillpower depletionPersonification (of problematic self) 
barryseconomicsJan 25, 2026The Psychological Impact of Money: How Wealth Narratives Transform Human Behavior and Empathy
PsychologyBehavioral scienceMoney primingSelf-fulfilling prophecyNarrative as software
hubermanlabJan 19, 2026Dorian Yates: Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training for Muscle, Strength, and Life Philosophy
HealthMuscular failureLow-volume high-intensity training (HIT)Overload principleRecovery and supercompensation- barryseconomicsJan 11, 2026
Why The Powerful Never Need To Argue: The Traitors, Inequality, and the Wealth Tax
EconomicsInformation asymmetryPower asymmetryStrategic silenceFragmentation of opposition - barryseconomicsJan 4, 2026
Deconstructing Toxic Economic Slogans: A Class-Based Analysis
EconomicsEconomic inequalitySystemic biasClass struggleCritique of meritocracy - barryseconomicsDec 21, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Inequality: Internalized Worthlessness and the Economics of Humiliation
EconomicsInternalized worthlessnessFinancial insecuritySocial exclusionStatus anxiety - barryseconomicsDec 14, 2025
What Slow Horses Reveals About Power, Bias, and the Truth of Inequality
PsychologySocietal conditioningStatus biasHalo effectAuthority bias - barryseconomicsDec 9, 2025
The Cargo Cult of Economic Growth: Why Infinite Expansion on a Finite Planet is a Dangerous Illusion
EconomicsCargo cultEconomic growthGDP (Gross Domestic Product)Cowboy economy - barryseconomicsDec 7, 2025
The Psychology of Silencing Dissent: How "Class War" Accusations Suppress Discussions on Inequality
PsychologyEffect dismissalSystem justification theoryPsychological biasEmotional framing - barryseconomicsNov 30, 2025
Gary Stevenson's Unique Perspective: Class, Inequality, and the Urgency of Wealth Redistribution
EconomicsWealth RedistributionEconomic InequalityClass BiasStatus Quo Bias - barryseconomicsNov 26, 2025
The UK Budget: A Victorian Ritual Masking Economic Stagnation and Inequality
EconomicsEconomic RitualAuthority BiasStatus Quo BiasAnchoring (Cognitive Bias) - barryseconomicsNov 23, 2025
The Growth Fantasy: Why 'Everyone Can Win' is Breaking the Economy
EconomicsGrowth economyZero-sum gameNon-zero-sum gameWealth creation 
PredictiveHistoryNov 20, 2025Geopolitical Principles and the Cycles of Empire: From Warring States to the Hellenistic Age
HistoryElite overproductionGeopolitical principlesStatus quoEquilibrium (historical)- hubermanlabNov 17, 2025
Mastering 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 - barryseconomicsNov 4, 2025
The Illusion of Risk: How Financial Insulation Protects Billionaires and Perpetuates Inequality
EconomicsReinsuranceRetrocessionFinancial insulationRisk spreading - barryseconomicsOct 19, 2025
How the Rich Hijacked Evolution: Debunking 'Survival of the Fittest' and Advocating for Cooperation
EconomicsSurvival of the fittestEvolutionMotivated reasoningConfirmation bias - barryseconomicsOct 12, 2025
The Normalization of Billionaires as a Modern Atrocity: A Call to Action Against Extreme Inequality
EconomicsNormalization of atrocitiesExtreme wealth inequalityBillionaire classSlave trade analogy - barryseconomicsSep 3, 2025
Normalcy Bias and Wealth Inequality: Why We Accept Being Poor
EconomicsNormalcy biasWealth concentrationEconomic inequalityFinancial future - hubermanlabJul 10, 2025
The Nuance of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation: A Deep Dive with Dr. Robert Sapolsky
ScienceShort-term stressChronic stressValence (emotional)Amygdala activation - psychacksJun 13, 2025
The Primacy of Self-Belief and the Dynamics of Perceived Status in Relationships
PsychologySelf-beliefPerceived statusStatus hierarchyMating/dating up - PredictiveHistoryMay 29, 2025
A Philosophical Critique of Karl Marx's Historical Materialism and Predictions
PhilosophyDialectical MaterialismClass StruggleAlienation (Marxist)Teleological History - PredictiveHistoryMay 6, 2025
The Dutch Golden Age: How Protestantism, Trade, and Corporate Innovation Fueled the Rise of the Middle Class and Transformed Global Power
HistoryFeudal Catholic monarchyProtestant work ethicDutch East India Company (VOC)Multinational corporation - PredictiveHistoryMar 13, 2025
The Paradox of Chinese Unity: How Centralization Stifled Innovation After the Song Dynasty
HistoryOpen Cooperative CompetitionOceanic Currents of HistoryLegalismTotal Warfare - PredictiveHistoryOct 24, 2024
Philip II of Macedon: The Architect of Greek Conquest and the Macedonian Military Machine
HistoryCultural diffusionMilitary conquestThought experimentInnovation vs. Expansion - psychacksOct 11, 2024
The Strategic Shift: Why Successful Men Dispense with Romance in the Sexual Marketplace
RelationshipsSexual MarketplaceMating StrategiesResource Allocation (Time vs. Money)Romantic Drudgery - psychacksAug 2, 2024
Navigating Male Aging and Dating: Beyond the 'Old Man at the Club' Stereotype
PsychologyAging outPlaying the fieldSewing wild oatsHigh-value men 
Awakening RichardMay 2, 2024Taiwan's Geopolitical Crossroads: Independence, US Strategy, and a Grim Future
GeopoliticsTaiwan IndependenceUnification with Mainland ChinaStatus QuoGeopolitical Strategy- 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 
drekbergApr 12, 2024Debunking Fasting Dangers: Overcoming Resistance to Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health
HealthIntermittent fastingTime-restricted eatingCalorie restrictionMetabolic disease- psychacksApr 1, 2024
Beyond Wealth: The Three Non-Monetary Keys to Attracting Women
RelationshipsSexual MarketplaceAttraction ProxiesHigh Value (redefined)High Net Worth - psychacksMar 1, 2024
Rethinking Depression: Challenging the Intrapsychic Fallacy and Emphasizing Environmental Factors
PsychologyIntrapsychic fallacyMonoamine hypothesisCognitive hypothesisPharmaceutical interventions - psychacksFeb 12, 2024
Overcoming Relationship Boredom: The Power of Radical Honesty and Emotional Truth-Telling
RelationshipsBoredom in relationshipsEmotional intimacyTruth-tellingPersonal lived experience - psychacksJan 8, 2024
The Economic Double-Edge of Female Hypergamy: Why the "Servant Takes the Money" in Modern Relationships
RelationshipsFemale hypergamyMate for gainAcceptable lossSexual marketplace 
NewEconomicThinkingNov 8, 2023Intersectional Political Economy: Reimagining Inequality, Social Reproduction, and Global Cooperation
EconomicsIntersectional political economyMeans of productionMeans of reproductionGroup inequality- NewEconomicThinkingNov 8, 2023
Intersectional Political Economy: Reimagining Inequality, Social Reproduction, and Global Cooperation
EconomicsIntersectional political economyMeans of productionMeans of reproductionGroup inequality - psychacksSep 4, 2023
Navigating Acceptable Loss in Relationships: A Male Perspective on Hypergamy's Implications
RelationshipsHypergamyAcceptable LossUnacceptable LossStatus Hierarchies - psychacksAug 18, 2023
The Paradox of Progress: Why One Partner's Success Can Be the Most Dangerous Threat to a Relationship
RelationshipsHomeostasis (relational)Destabilization (of relationships)Emotional opportunitiesNarcissistic injury - psychacksJun 14, 2023
Deconstructing Male Misconceptions of Female Sexual Selection and Hypergamy
RelationshipsFemale sexual selectionHypergamyMating and dating behaviorHigh-value men 
EconomicsExplainedMay 14, 2023Iran's Economic Paradox: Vast Potential Undermined by Sanctions, Corruption, and Authoritarian Control
EconomicsFactors of ProductionEmerging MarketGDP (Gross Domestic Product)GDP per capita- psychacksFeb 20, 2023
The Unsustainable "Taxi Cab" Male Sexual Strategy and How to Transform Long-Standing Relationship Dynamics
PsychologyMale Sexual StrategySexual MarketplaceFerry Captain MetaphorTaxi Cab Metaphor - psychacksJan 19, 2023
Why Sex and Money are Central to Mental Health and the Path to True Fulfillment
PsychologySocial hierarchyStatus anxietyMental illness (redefined)Neuroses - psychacksJan 1, 2023
The Two Fundamental Goals: A Simplified Framework for Action and Progress
Self-DevelopmentEntropyGoal Setting FrameworkBehavioral GoalsSelf-directed Action - psychacksDec 14, 2022
The Unintended Polygamous Consequence of Female Success and Hypergamy in Modern Society
PsychologyEpiphenomenonHypergamySexual MarketplaceIntra-sex Competition - psychacksNov 2, 2022
The Strategic Solipsism of Romantic Love: A Critique of Modern Romance
RelationshipsRomance SolipsismSolipsismSexual MarketplaceStatus (Higher/Lower) - psychacksOct 25, 2022
The Strategic Origin and True Purpose of Romance: Why It's a Man's Game
RelationshipsModern RomanceChivalrySexual MarketplaceStatus Competition - psychacksOct 7, 2022
The Reciprocal Dynamics of Age-Gap Attraction: Why Men Like Younger Women and Women Like Older Men
RelationshipsEvolutionary psychologyReproductive capacityVisual creaturesGood optics 
lexfridmanMay 4, 2022David Buss on the Evolutionary Psychology of Sex, Mating, and Human Relationships
PsychologyEvolutionary psychologyMate selectionSex differencesMating strategies- DrTraceyMarksFeb 16, 2022
The 5 Needs That Motivate You And How You Get Stuck: Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy
PsychologyMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsMotivational theoryPhysiological needsSafety needs - lexfridmanFeb 10, 2022
Joe Rogan Gifts Lex Fridman an Omega Moonphase Watch: Engineering, Cosmic Perspective, and the Value of Utility
PsychologyMoon phase complicationMechanical watchHorological engineeringCosmic perspective - hubermanlabNov 29, 2021
The Evolutionary Psychology of Human Mate Selection: Strategies, Sex Differences, and Deception with Dr. David Buss
PsychologyEvolutionary PsychologySexual SelectionIntrasexual CompetitionPreferential Mate Choice - NewEconomicThinkingAug 4, 2021
Controlling the Control of Nature: Human Intervention and the Climate Crisis
ScienceSixth Mass ExtinctionAnthropoceneSuper Coral ProjectSolar Geoengineering - psychacksJun 21, 2021
Progress Demands Extraordinary Effort: Overcoming Entropy and the Pain of Growth
Self-DevelopmentExtraordinary effortOrdinary effortProgressMaintenance - NewEconomicThinkingMar 4, 2021
The Pandemic's Unmasking: Systemic Failures, Eroding Trust, and the Path to a New Economic Thinking
EconomicsStatus quo anteHysteresis effectsAuthoritarian demagogueAnti-intellectualism - EconomicsExplainedDec 10, 2020
The Evolution and Future of Industrial Revolutions: From Mechanization to AI
EconomicsFourth Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution (definition)Systematic shift in technologyEconomic growth - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
The Deterioration of US-China Relations: Historical Roots, Economic Shifts, and Geopolitical Tensions
GeopoliticsNew Cold WarEngagement (US-China)Reform and Opening Up (China)Outsourcing (manufacturing/pollution) - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
The Resilient Status Quo: Corporate Socialism, Popular Discontent, and the Battle for Systemic Change in America
EconomicsPolitical revolutionMass mobilizationPopular awakeningStatus quo resilience - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
Defining, Measuring, and Understanding the Economic, Social, and Political Impact of Inequality
EconomicsNeoliberalismFree-market ideologyTrickle-down theoryPolitics of envy 
DocSnipesJun 2, 2016Family Dynamics of Addiction: Roles, Impact, and Recovery Challenges
PsychologyFamily Dynamics of AddictionIdentified PatientFamily HomeostasisRecovery Disruption- psychacks
Gender Differences in Infidelity: Motivations, Relationship Satisfaction, and Emotional vs. Sexual Betrayal
RelationshipsInfidelityRelationship satisfactionCompartmentalizationEmotional unavailability - lexfridman
Nozick's Experience Machine: Reality, Value, and Simulated Consciousness
PhilosophyExperience Machine thought experimentValue theoryStatus quo effectSimulated reality - psychacks
Maintaining Long-Term Female Commitment: The Future-Focused Approach
RelationshipsLong-term commitmentLeverage in relationshipsRisk mitigationReasonable entitlement - lexfridman
Nick Bostrom on the Simulation Hypothesis, Existential Risk, and the Future of Superintelligence
PhilosophySimulation HypothesisSimulation ArgumentTechnological MaturityExistential Risk - psychacks
Essential vs. Performative Masculinity: Redefining Manhood Through Inner Conviction and Courage
PsychologyPerformative masculinityEssential masculinityIdentity crisis (men)Machismo masculinity - ChrisWillx
The Evolving Aesthetics of Beauty: Plastic Surgery, Social Signaling, and Intrasexual Competition
PsychologyPlastic surgery trendsLabiaplastyPenis fillerBuccal fat removal - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on Money, Happiness, and the Purpose of Wealth
PhilosophyBasic income thresholdCorrelation of happinessQuality relationshipsSense of community - psychacks
How to Handle Relationship Jealousy: Adopting the King's Mindset for Self-Confidence and Attraction
RelationshipsRelationship jealousyPerceived romantic threatSelf-relevant dimensionEmotional instability