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Why Modern Women Choose Status Over Love | Rob Henderson

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Dr. Rob Henderson is a psychologist, writer, and U.S. Air Force veteran who coined the term “luxury beliefs.” Raised in foster care, he went on to earn a PhD from the University of Cambridge and now writes for major outlets on class, culture, and human behavior. His memoir, Troubled, explores his personal journey and the impact of social class on identity and opportunity.

In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) – Luxury beliefs defined
(03:10) – Modern examples of beliefs
(09:11) – Changes across history
(15:52) – Where luxury beliefs fit
(17:04) – Skin in the game
(18:59) – Consequences of status over truth
(22:50) – Cancel culture and enforcement
(24:44) – Decline of religion and identity
(28:27) – Turning to politics for meaning
(31:08) – Cultural differences in status signaling
(37:08) – Pressure on young people
(42:42) – Men attracting women today
(46:09) – Exclusion in dating
(50:40) – Polygamy as a luxury belief
(52:53) – Purpose for young men
(56:59) – Self-improvement before relationships
(58:47) – Imposter syndrome experience

Learn more about Rob Henderson

Instagram - @robkhenderson

Newsletter - https://www.robkhenderson.com/

Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

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Dr. Rob Henderson is a psychologist, writer, and U.S. Air Force veteran who coined the term “luxury beliefs.” Raised in foster care, he went on to earn a PhD from the University of Cambridge and now writes for major outlets on class, culture, and human behavior. His memoir, Troubled, explores his personal journey and the impact of social class on identity and opportunity.

In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) – Luxury beliefs defined
(03:10) – Modern examples of beliefs
(09:11) – Changes across history
(15:52) – Where luxury beliefs fit
(17:04) – Skin in the game
(18:59) – Consequences of status over truth
(22:50) – Cancel culture and enforcement
(24:44) – Decline of religion and identity
(28:27) – Turning to politics for meaning
(31:08) – Cultural differences in status signaling
(37:08) – Pressure on young people
(42:42) – Men attracting women today
(46:09) – Exclusion in dating
(50:40) – Polygamy as a luxury belief
(52:53) – Purpose for young men
(56:59) – Self-improvement before relationships
(58:47) – Imposter syndrome experience

Learn more about Rob Henderson

Instagram - @robkhenderson

Newsletter - https://www.robkhenderson.com/

Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

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