Re: high-status males

On Wed, 4 Sep 2024, JAB wrote:

On Wed, 4 Sep 2024 09:48:21 +0200, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
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"high [testostrone] alpha males".....
should run a free-thinking "Republic"

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/elon-musk-trump-x-views-b2605907.html

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Do you think I would qualify for membership?

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I believe the author was thinking in terms of a wealthy person with at
least a billion dollars in cash reserves.

D*mn it! I will make my own theory. Only philosophers are allowed! Possibly people who enjoy reading philosophy in their spare time. You can join as well!
Hmm... oh, and technologists, but not leftist, hmmm... and not vegetarians.
There, I think I just did waaaay better than the original! ;)

The theory, written by an anonymous user

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It would not surprise me if Musk was the anonymous jerk.
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What are delusions of grandeur?
A delusion of grandeur is a false or unusual belief about one's power,
wealth, talents, and other traits.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321649
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The problem with "high [testostrone] alpha males" is they will act
like an authoritarian, and implement schemes to their interest

I think high testosterone is not the only predictor of self-interest and a scheming personality. Just look at the social interactions of the fairer sex. Plenty of back stabbing going on there.