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A significant assertion made is that modern dating landscapes are not only dysfunctional but also evolved from a history of mating systems. Unlike earlier societies where arranged marriages prevailed, contemporary society allows individual partner choice. However, this opening up has led to challenges, particularly for women, who historically have been selective regarding partners due to evolutionary pressures. The speaker outlines how this dynamic has become complicated, exacerbated by the differences in how men and women approach mating in a market defined by individualistic dating.