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Female Objectification Is Perpetuated by Pickup Artists

What is female objectification? How was the PUA community Strauss was involved in perpetuating the objectification of women? Neil Strauss learned that the PUA community fundamentally relied on female objectification. Men objectifying women has been going on for a long time, but the PUA community purposefully used gender power dynamics and more in order to achieve their “pickups.” As a result, Strauss learned that they perpetuated dangerous norms of female objectification, and discovered that this made it impossible to form real connections.

The Game: Lifestyle and Secret Culture of Pickup Artists

What is The Game lifestyle? How did Neil Strauss learn about and get involved with this lifestyle? In The Game, lifestyle is an important element of being a true PUA. The Game lifestyle isn’t just about picking up women, but it is about being a certain type of person who lives a glamorous life.

Dating Power Dynamics: How PUAs Use Them

What can the PUA community tell us about dating power dynamics? How do PUAs use dating power dynamics to improve their strategies as PUAs? Dating power dynamics are things such as confidence, gender roles, and social skills. PUAs utilized common knowledge about gender roles—like that women were taught to be submissive. Read about the strategies formed by PUAs that took advantage of these dating power dynamics.

How to Pick Up Women: Techniques from The Game

How did Neil Strauss learn how to pick up women in the book The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists? Was he successful? Neil Strauss learned how to pick up women by immersing himself into the PUA community. Strauss learned several strategies from several different gurus. Here are some of the lessons he learned on how to pick up women.

The Dangers of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics

The Three Reasons Why Antidepressants Don't Work

What are the dangers of broad-spectrum antibiotics? How does their use hurt you in the long run? Broad-spectrum antibiotics are powerful medications used to kill infections. But they also kill good bacteria. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used to treat infections. But they can be a harsh tool that disrupts your microbiome.

Gestapo Interrogation Methods: Their Terrifying Tactics

What were the popular Gestapo interrogation methods? How did the Nazi police get the answer they were looking for? Corrie ten Boom experienced several Gestapo interrogation methods. Knowing the risks she was taking, she had trained for Gestapo interrogation methods. Read what happened to her and the other ten Booms.

3 Pickup Artist Techniques in The Game

What are the pickup artist techniques featured in The Game? Which of these pickup artist techniques does Style use? In The Game, Neil Strauss outlines several pickup artist techniques. These pickup artist techniques are commonly used in the PUA community. Strauss learns all the methods, and uses bits and pieces from each one.

The Hitler Youth That Became a Ten Boom Employee

Who was Otto in The Hiding Place? What did he think of his time in the Hitler Youth? Otto was a young watchmaker that Casper ten Boom hired. He was good with watches, but was a cruel man that was proud of his time with the Hitler Youth. Read about Otto, his experience with the Hitler Youth, and his time with the ten Booms.

The Kiss Close PUA Tactic: How Style Mastered it

What is the kiss close PUA tactic? How do kiss close routines work, and why was it important for Style to learn it? A kiss close in PUA culture is a type of technique Style learned as a PUA. A kiss close means that the pickup has been successful, and has moved on to physical intimacy.

Beware the Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods

What are the dangers of genetically modified foods? How can you identify GMOs? Read on to learn how to identify and avoid the dangers of genetically modified foods.