Science of Attraction, Compatibility & Romance | Dr. Paul Eastwick
Huberman Lab
- Published
- June 22, 2026
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jun 26, 2026
Discusses health, life.
Summary
Dr. Paul Eastwick, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and a leading expert on the modern science of mate selection in humans. We discuss what people actually look for in a partner, including surprising findings about age preferences, finances, and physical attractiveness. We also discuss why dating apps often lead pe…
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Dr. Paul Eastwick, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and a leading expert on the modern science of mate selection in humans. We discuss what people actually look for in a partner, including surprising findings about age preferences, finances, and physical attractiveness. We also discuss why dating apps often lead people to select for traits that don't support lasting partnerships. We discuss how initial attractions form and evolve and which factors best pr
Themes
- health
- life