Professor Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published over 700 scientific works, including over 40 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. As of 2023, He holds affiliations with Harvard University (USA), Constructor University Bremen (Germany), Florida State University (USA), BetterUp, Inc. (USA), and the University of Bamberg (Germany). Additionally, Baumeister serves as the president-elect of the International Positive Psychology Association.

In this interview, Roy & I discuss the following:

00:00 - Why We Need To Connect With Others

11:07 - Why does rejection make us numb?

16:55 - Social media's effect on relationships

29:50 - The myth of self-esteem

42:55 - Differences between the male and female sex drive

53:27 - What stifles the female sex drive

01:01:10 - How men can become more attractive

01:06:55 - What makes a life worth living for Roy

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