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'''Coolness''' is [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance signaling]] by looking fashionable and dangerous, as well as behaving in an interesting and impressive manner, all without trying hard. Achieving status whilst doing the bare minimum signals confidence in one's ability. 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 in an interesting and impressive manner, all without trying hard. Achieving status whilst doing the bare minimum signals confidence in one's ability. 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]]. | ||
== | == A modern phenomenon == | ||
To some extent, coolness is a modern phenomenon because in tribal, traditional life, nobody was socially isolated enough to pull off secretly achieving mastery of a hobby by practicing in complete isolation, to then come back into society and effortlessly display one's masterful skill, to the complete awe of others, whom did not see the hours of practice | To some extent, coolness is a modern phenomenon because in tribal, traditional life, nobody was socially isolated enough to pull off secretly achieving mastery of a hobby by practicing in complete isolation, to then come back into society and effortlessly display one's masterful skill or style, to the complete awe of others, whom did not see the hours of practice. | ||
As men are increasingly discouraged to openly compete, they may resort to compete in effortless achievements,<ref>http://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-016-0683-1</ref> an effect that may explain the rise of coolness overall. In times of economic stagnation, males also arguably need to resort to style and effortlessness more to distinguish themselves (rather than with economic achievements). | |||
As men are increasingly discouraged to openly compete, they may resort to compete in effortless achievements,<ref>http://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-016-0683-1</ref> an effect that may | |||
== Can women be cool? == | == Can women be cool? == | ||