What William Costello has said about Intrasexual competition
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 19, 2026
William Costello, Irish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology, has been quoted on Intrasexual competition once in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on September 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Costello argued Sweeney draws particular hostility because she openly appeals to the male gaze without reassuring other women she is not a threat.
“she aggressively prostrates herself or kind of presents herself as appealing specifically to the male gaze without first coming in”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 13:25
Episodes
Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152Modern Wisdom · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 h 8 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist William Costello examine the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's Novig sports betting ad and why women in particular criticise her.
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