Thank you. All of that is invaluable.

The quote text could be published on the blue pill. But then there's this -

There are two ways for seduction to happen: 1) a man creates the perception that he is far less invested in her than he actually is (neediness disguised as non-neediness), and 2) a man actually is less invested in her (genuine non-neediness).

C'mon. That's a ridiculous oversimplification begging to be misunderstood. I know what he's talking about, because of later in the book -

Only making time for people who make time for you. Only being interested in dating people who are interested in dating you. Worrying about what will make you happy instead of what will make someone else happy. Looking for a person who meets your needs instead of trying to always meet theirs. Changing yourself to become who you want to be, not what you think women want you to be.

Yes, that's a healthy outlook, if we apply the principle of charity, and don't worry about all the worst possible people with zero problems being themselves and rating others based on what they can offer...

Whether or not they succeed is another matter.

Because that's only what prevents you from disqualifying yourself. It's not an automatic seduction.

And even with that understanding, he takes things a bit far -

Are you ready to leave on a dime if she offends you

Holy shit, that's unhealthy. And it's equally unhealthy if women are doing it to men, women are doing it to women, men are doing it to men, etc.

Mind you, I'm still reading, so all of this is still up in the air. I feel faintly ridiculous turning in any kind of a review this early, but as you're looking for a blue pill perspective on whether or not this is blue pill, I thought it worth pointing out the differences as they appear.