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Paul Eastwick
Professor of psychology at UC Davis who studies attraction, mate selection, and relationship formation using real-world behavioral data rather than self-report surveys.
Circuit updated June 23, 2026
Notable quotes
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“When you look at who gets the right swipes and who receives messages on the apps, it's the most popular people. I mean, folks have claimed that it's one of the most unequal markets in the world. But regular acquaintance is not nearly so dramatic.”
Paul Eastwick · Huberman Lab -
“Sometimes they are like kidding themselves a little bit that they actually do appreciate a younger guy who's maybe fit and in shape or they don't fully appreciate how exciting it would feel to be sitting across the table from a guy like that.”
Paul Eastwick · Huberman Lab -
“People might on average say that you're a six, but if I've gotten to know you over time, it means there's a chance I think you're a nine. There's also a chance I think you're a three.”
Paul Eastwick · Huberman Lab
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