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'''Coolness''' is [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance signaling]] by looking fashionable and dangerous, as well as behaving and sounding interesting, and impressive, all without trying hard. This signals high confidence in one's ability, to achieve status and success whilst doing the bare minimum. Basically saying,"Could try harder but don't need to because people ''already'' hail to the king, baby." Coolness is related to [[stoicism]] due to the downplaying of effort, and related to [[charisma]]/[[game]] as minimalism and style are associated with [[beauty]]. | '''Coolness''' is [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance signaling]] by looking fashionable and dangerous, as well as behaving and sounding interesting, and impressive, all without trying hard. This signals high confidence in one's ability, to achieve status and success whilst doing the bare minimum. Basically saying,"Could try harder but don't need to because people ''already'' hail to the king, baby." Coolness is related to [[stoicism]] due to the downplaying of effort, and related to [[charisma]]/[[game]] as minimalism and style are associated with [[beauty]]. | ||
<!--The raise of coolness could be explained by economic stagnation: In times of economic growth, men compete by doing useful things. In times of stagnation, they compete by looks, style and doing the least necessary.--> | |||
==Why is drinking "cool"== | ==Why is drinking "cool"== | ||
*Alcohol is a status symbol for underage kids. | *Alcohol is a status symbol for underage kids. | ||