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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. Effortless achievement signals confidence in one's ability | '''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. Effortless achievement signals confidence in one's ability and signals even greater potential. Coolness is related to [[stoicism]] due to the downplaying of effort, and related to [[charisma]] and [[game]] because elegance, minimalism and style are associated with [[beauty]]. | ||
== A modern phenomenon == | == A modern phenomenon == | ||
Coolness may be a modern phenomenon because, historically, few were socially isolated enough to secretly achieving mastery by practicing in complete isolation, to then effortlessly display a 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). | ||