Evolutionary Biologist WARNS How Modern Dating Is DESTROYING Gen Z | Bret Weinstein

Evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein delivers a stark warning: modern dating culture is actively undermining Gen Z's ability to form lasting, meaningful relationships. Drawing on evolutionary biology, he argues that the collapse of traditional mating structures—accelerated by birth control, abortion, and the rise of pornography—has created a world where casual sex is rampant, but deep connection is rare. He contends that the absence of biological stakes has led to a 'slutty behavior' epidemic, where both men and women are trapped in destructive patterns: men pursuing easy sex without commitment, women testing men to avoid being deceived, and both sides losing the ability to form genuine partnerships. The real tragedy, he says, is that people are now chasing a dopamine-driven high from sex and romance without understanding its true purpose: the creation of a deeply private, enduring culture with a partner. He warns that this cultural breakdown is not inevitable, but a result of modern innovations that have outpaced our evolutionary wiring. The solution, he suggests, lies not in returning to the past, but in building new, coherent myths and rituals that guide people toward long-term commitment—something that requires deliberate, courageous choices in a world that rewards short-term gratification. Weinstein’s core insight is that infatuation—what we call 'falling in love'—is a biological trick designed to win a partner, not a sign of true love.