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Are Geeks The New Alpha Male?

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Re: Are Geeks The New Alpha Male?

#3
No, our genes aren't that smart. For the same reason that sex doesn't stop being enjoyable when using birth control, women won't stop being attracted to socially dominant men because the shy geeks have better earning potential.

Re: Are Geeks The New Alpha Male?

#7
To feel safe, secure and taken care of, girls are now turning to men with brains. These women see a direct correlation between brains and dollah-dollah bills y’all and geeks have brains for days.

It's a weak correlation; there are plenty of poor geniuses. Displays of wealth probably work better than displays of smarts.

Re: Are Geeks The New Alpha Male?

#8
post #7

To feel safe, secure and taken care of, girls are now turning to men with brains. These women see a direct correlation between brains and dollah-dollah bills y’all and geeks have brains for days. It's a weak correlation; there are plenty of poor geniuses. Displays of wealth probably work better than displays of smarts.

Displays of wealth probably work better than displays of smarts.

And displays of social status are better than both.

Re: Are Geeks The New Alpha Male?

#10
No.

Related side note: the researcher that coined the term alpha male recently redefined it.

According to him, the alpha male that typically comes to mind is a misconception as alpha wolves aren't alpha wolves through some violent usurpation. Rather, they become alpha males in much the same way that a human Dad does. As the oldest and provider for the familiy, he is the natural leader.

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