hyporational comments on How to not be a fatalist? Need help from people who care about true beliefs. - Less Wrong

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Comment author: hyporational 09 December 2013 02:58:59PM *  3 points [-]

I've also developed a strong distaste(hatred) for normative behaviour w.r.t settling down and having kids even having a partner.

Not wanting them is ok too, you know.

My housemate tells me that the physical attractiveness of a man can be distorted when they open their mouth.

Most of male attractiveness today is determined by signals of intelligence, wealth and social power. It doesn't matter if you look like Brad Pitt if your social skills suck. Don't commit the typical mind fallacy when thinking about attraction. Women don't think like you do.

Comment author: Laoch 09 December 2013 04:21:47PM 0 points [-]

Ya that's for sure. Does that mean I have to think like them to get with them? Am I even capable of that. Sorry for the off topic post.

Comment author: hyporational 09 December 2013 05:06:44PM *  4 points [-]

No and probably not. Don't get me wrong, there are also important similarities between men and women. Social skills are complex, and I recommend you improve them more generally if you really care about becoming better with women. This will get you actual social power, and help with getting a better job. You could also gain allies that can help you with women both directly and by teaching you by example.

Here's a resource on social skills that might help you get started.

Improving your life in other ways will make it more interesting to other people.