MichaelVassar comments on Selfishness Signals Status - LessWrong

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Comment author: MichaelVassar 07 March 2010 04:06:17PM 1 point [-]

3 is high status 4 and 6 are low status, as all demonstrate self-control, social clue, etc.

In general higher testosterone signals higher status and produces more generous behavior. It does, however, trigger less fearful and less risk averse behavior.

Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 08 March 2010 09:17:24PM -1 points [-]

Your second paragraph is unclear. How and what is test. signaling or triggering (less of)?