Why is modern love failing—and what can we do to stop it from taking society down with it?In this episode, I sit down with evolutionary scholar and author Mads Larsen, whose groundbreaking book Stories of Love from Vikings to Tinder traces the 800-year transformation of mating ideologies—from tribal polygyny to feminist individualism—and exposes why today’s dating landscape may be the most dysfunctional in human history.We discuss how Tinder distorts mate selection, why birthrates are plummeting worldwide, and how freedom, feminism, and technology are reshaping our evolutionary future. Mads also dives into controversial ideas like “insing” (involuntary single women), matriarchal polygamy, and AI-powered family structures.This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about relationships, gender dynamics, and the survival of the modern world.Expect to learn:Why today’s dating apps reward only the top 5% of menThe evolutionary mismatch between female mate choice and modern societyHow free women can lead to demographic collapse—and what we can do about itWhy traditional solutions (like paying people to have kids) are failingWhat the Fourth Industrial Revolution means for sex, love, and reproductionWhether AI, artificial wombs, and robotic nannies are our reproductive future📘 Download Mads Larsen’s book for free: Stories of Love from Vikings to Tinderhttps://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/93108/9781040157152.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y📄 Read the full paper: "Enough With the Incels! A Literary Cry for Help From Female Insings" (Involuntary Single) https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2024-78558-001.pdf👉 If you found this episode thought-provoking, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a comment. Check out Mads work: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mads-Larsen-14It helps us reach more minds like yours. Main Topics DiscussedThe origins and purpose of the book Stories of Love from Vikings to TinderHistorical mating regimes: from polygyny to monogamyThe three sexual revolutions and their societal effectsFemale freedom vs. reproductive declineThe paradox of modern dating apps and stratified mating marketsPromiscuous vs. pair-bonding attraction systemsThe rise of involuntary single women (“insing”)Economic and technological drivers behind declining fertilityThe Fourth Industrial Revolution and the future of reproductionMatriarchal polygamy and alternative social structuresArtificial wombs, AI parenting, and post-labor societiesNorway’s role as a feminist leader—and test case for survivalCultural responsibility in shaping future mating environmentsChapters00:00 Introduction to Mating Ideologies02:18 Historical Context of Mating Systems05:21 The Evolution of Individualism and Female Emancipation08:20 Cultural Differences in Reproductive Trends11:24 The Impact of Dating Apps on Modern Relationships14:38 The Dynamics of Male and Female Attraction17:25 The Role of Society in Male Marginalization20:34 The Consequences of Sexual Revolution23:29 Addressing the Fertility Crisis26:17 The Future of Relationships and Reproduction37:28 Empowering Women in Childbearing Decisions40:49 Reimagining Family Structures43:11 The Impact of AI and Automation on Society44:38 The Future of Reproduction and Parenting51:48 Cultural Perspectives on Fertility57:29 Economic Factors Influencing Reproduction01:04:39 The Role of Culture in Reproductive Choices01:09:09 Responsibility Towards Future Generations01:10:49 Exploring the Reproductive Crisis01:11:57 Cultural Shifts in ReproductionMy Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/daniel.laurean/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-laurean-25b50085/https://www.daniellaurean.comPodcast#MasculinityRedefined #MentalHealthMatters #PursuitOfMeaning #DeepConversations #TheCollectiveProject #DeepConversations #datingadvice