Topic: Dating Apps

The segment critiques the expectation of many women to date the "top 10%" of men, a demographic Kevin Samuels labeled "high-value men." It is argued that media, including Tyler Perry films and Disney stories, has given women unrealistic expectations, leading them to reject "regular" men like electricians or plumbers. The obsession with high-status individuals is framed as a component of modern eugenics, where only the "pretty" or "successful" are encouraged to procreate.

Logan Urey, a behavioral scientist and director at the dating app Hinge, discusses her book *How to Not Die Alone*. She argues that dating is a skill that can be learned through behavioral science. The hosts note that Silicon Valley heavily employs behavioral scientists to "play with" human history and social interactions, reinforcing the idea that modern dating is a gamified and manufactured experience.