Re: Venus wonders what all the fuss is about

Mark Grant (mark@unicorn.com)
Mon, 3 Feb 1997 23:27:27 +0000


On Mon, 3 Feb 1997, Eugene Leitl wrote:

> > self-confidence in what they have to offer. By moving towards more
> > sophisticated development of our own sexual charisma, and looking for a
> > broader set of attributes in others, we break free of these
> > limitations.
> Let's hope the rest of the humanity is also aware of this.

Precisely... personally intelligence, or rather a desire for achievement
(I've met plenty of really smart people who never did anything with it),
is an extremely important part of attraction for me, but most people rate
it pretty low on the scale.

A number of people seem to be confusing our discussion of how the majority
of people see scientists with how the people on the list see them. Few
people turn their heads to watch when most scientists walk down the
street. That's not to say that a scientist can't be extremely attractive,
but they're going to have to work at it.

Mark

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