Episode Details

Hook: Why do many Gen Z women express distrust or anger toward men—and what if much of it is a mix of evolutionary logic, changing mating markets, and social-media signaling? This condensed version trims the original ~90-minute Modern Wisdom episode to a focused 15-minute summary. Host Chris Williamson and his guests unpack evolutionary psychology (error management theory), the incentives of today’s dating market, and how Instagram and moral signaling amplify emotion and tribalism. Listeners will learn why some women opt for singlehood, how cross-sex friendships can defuse polarization, and why better measurement and empathy matter for healthier relationships. Keywords: Gen Z, women, men, dating, evolutionary psychology, social media, relationships, wellbeing. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.