Paul Eastwick
Social psychologist and relationship researcher focused on the science of human mating and romantic compatibility, and author of Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 41min
Why Algorithms Can’t Predict Your Love Life with Dr. Paul Eastwick
Dr. Paul Eastwick, social psychologist and author studying romantic compatibility, challenges common myths about attraction. He explains why dating apps and “mate value” thinking mislead, argues compatibility often grows through interaction, and suggests widening social pools and giving connections time to develop. Expect a refreshingly hopeful take on how love can be made, not just predicted.
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h
Stop Letting Instagram Explain Your Love Life -- The Science of Attraction
Paul Eastwick, UC Davis psychology professor and author of Bonded by Evolution, debunks pop-evolutionary myths about attraction. He contrasts stated versus revealed preferences, explains why surveys differ from real-life chemistry, critiques the dating-as-market idea, and explores how apps and communal norms shape who we fall for.
