Ever feel like dating is a jungle? Turns out, you might be right. I just watched this video that breaks down the "sexual apocalypse" and the 80/20 rule, and it's a real mind-bender.
Basically, the idea is that 80% of women are competing for the top 20% of men. The video gets into the science behind it, from Darwin's theory of sexual selection to how modern dating apps have turned everything on its head. It talks about how women's and men's dating strategies are rooted in evolution, with women looking for resources and stability, and men looking for youth and attractiveness.
But here's where it gets crazy. With dating apps, it's like we've created a "winner-take-all" market. The top guys get all the attention, while the other 80% of men are left with some pretty stiff competition. And with more women than ever killing it in their careers and education, it's creating a "marriage squeeze" where there's a shortage of "eligible" men.
The video also explores how men are dealing with this - some are hitting the gym and leveling up, while others are checking out of the dating game altogether. It even touches on the rise of AI companions and what that could mean for the future of relationships.
It's a lot to think about, and it definitely sparked some debate. The video also presents some counterarguments and a more optimistic take, so it's not all doom and gloom.
Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!