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Lumifer comments on Polling Thread - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Lumifer 25 January 2014 02:07:04AM 4 points [-]

Ah, I see.

Well, I can come up with pairs of orthogonal traits, but I don't know why would you call them Alpha and Beta. These terms are pretty solidly associated with dominance/status.

But if you want to make up an orthogonal pair, sure: Alpha = sexiness, ability to turn heads on the street, good in bed, bombshell. Beta = keeping house, being a good mother, a good cook.

The parallel is that Alpha qualities make you noticed and attract potential mates while Beta qualities keep them over the long term.