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== A modern phenomenon == | == A modern phenomenon == | ||
To some extent, coolness is a modern phenomenon because in | To some extent, coolness is a modern phenomenon because in foragers, 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 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). | ||