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...until the cyberpunk vision of affordable beauty is a reality. That vision is here - it's called eat right, exercise and act like a man/woman. The outcomes
by yummyfajitas 11y ago
...until the cyberpunk vision of affordable beauty is a reality.
That vision is here - it's called eat right, exercise and act like a man/woman.
The outcomes will be asymmetric but the inequality will be lower. The current situation is tall hairy muscular guy dating pretty skinny blonde, while short fat bald guy is lucky to get fat brunette ugly girl. The delta in utility between the latter couple and the former could be massive.
If everyone improved themselves you'd have short bald confident ball of muscle dating hot brunette butterface. Asymmetric, but the delta is pretty small.
- jacques_chester 11y agoSure, I agree that individuals can improve their outcomes through looking after themselves -- I already do that and it's made a remarkable difference. It's the advice I give everyone. The cyberpunk concept went further, though. Cheap, flawless, scarless cosmetic surgery. Tissue remodelling. Gene editing. It was a reflection on the 80s, when cosmetic surgery was in its optimistic dawn. Taking the short bald confident ball of muscle and turning him into a tall, striking slab of muscle, dating the brunette with cheekbones that could shave wood. A world of meandering, alienated beauties. That's part of what cyberpunk was exploring.
- fweespeech 11y agoSomeone has never heard of chubby chasers XD Some people actually prefer heavier people. So, no, that doesn't actually solve the problem.
- gregpilling 11y agoThere are WAY more chubby chasers than the media would like to admit. I have many friends that would want nothing to do with a Victoria Secret model.
- beachstartup 11y ago> it's called eat right, exercise and act like a man/woman absolutely. many men have been taught to act like women all their lives, and tacitly encouraged to neglect their physical health and appearance. much of the male 'self improvement' industry focuses around de-brainwashing men of this ridiculous notion that they should suppress all their masculine traits/desires, and the notion that women are somehow not turned on by masculine physical health/development (muscles, grooming, well-fitting attire). things like facial attractiveness and height are actually secondary to these things in the real world. money/success can help, but if you're a schlubby fat rich guy, the type of woman you will attract is probably not ideal.
- FLUX-YOU 11y ago>act like a man/woman Meaningless bullshit, the definition of which is often shaped by advertising for the purposes of getting you to buy their stuff to temporarily assuage your insecurities. Just find some genuine interests and a passion or two, even if that means you're a bodybuilder doing crochet. Everyone physically capable should eat right and exercise though.
- yummyfajitas 11y agoIf you want a more precise statement, a man should act independent, dominant and strong. A woman should act happy, somewhat submissive, and caring. Just find some genuine interests and a passion or two... Ok, Magic the Gathering and Star Trek are my genuine interests and passions. Think that'll work for me?
- FLUX-YOU 11y ago>Ok, Magic the Gathering and Star Trek are my genuine interests and passions. Think that'll work for me? Ain't gonna slow you down as long as you follow your first two bits of advice. Definitely helps to know how to talk about them in a casual conversation without being off-putting.