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'''Coolness''' is [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance signaling]] and [[signaling theory|countersignaling]] 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 or fakes untapped potential. Coolness is related to [[stoicism]] due to the downplaying of effort, and related to [[charisma]] and [[game]] due to [[beauty|elegance, minimalism and style]]. | '''Coolness''' is [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance signaling]] and [[signaling theory|countersignaling]] by looking fashionable and dangerous, as well as behaving in an interesting and impressive manner, all without trying hard and not (openly) caring what others thinks of it. Effortless achievement signals [[confidence]] in one's ability and signals or fakes untapped potential. Coolness is related to [[stoicism]] due to the downplaying of effort, and related to [[charisma]] and [[game]] due to [[beauty|elegance, minimalism and style]]. | ||
== A modern phenomenon == | == A modern phenomenon == | ||