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alpha male vs beta male

Female-written romance stories revolve around multiple suitors for a woman protagonist to tame. She usually selects the most Alpha among them – usually the one who’s a misunderstood Beast to everyone but her.

Male written romance generally centers on a hapless Beta male (with a heart of gold) who, through extraordinary circumstance, is placed in a position of outperforming all of his rivals. His exceptional performance gets him his dream girl, or the girl he “should really be with” instead of the shallow girl he thought would be so great. Instead of selfishly abusing his newfound Alpha superpowers by kicking sand in the faces of lesser Betas, he fashions himself as the heroic example of how Betas should act if they find themselves in similar empowerment. The stories of Spider-Man, Captain America, and Back to the Future all follow these Beta male-romance scripts to the letter. In every story, the Beta-with-a-chance has to teach the bully a lesson before he can qualify for the girl’s attention and intimacy. This clichéd story arch manifests men's internal acknowledgment of the male Burden of Performance. While I can’t assert this is an intrinsic part of men’s mental firmware, I have to speculate that the fantasy of fulfilling it is part of men’s innate need to perform for women’s intimate approval. Regardless, the objective purpose is still to “get the girl.” Examples of this Alpha bully archetype are part of most men’s formative learning. Not all men learn the lesson of the bully (some play the role with relish), but if we hold to the Pareto Principle 80/20 rule of the Manosphere, we’re statistically looking at around 80% of (Beta) men who do. From grade school, to high school, to college, that guy, the douchebag, the guy who can’t help but actively or passively draw attention to himself, becomes the alpha man of the group who gets all the girls– and damned if he’s not the most obnoxious bastard you know.st obnoxious bastard you know. I’m highlighting that guy because, more often than not, he’s less a natural person and more a manifestation of the anxiety that results from men’s insecurity about measuring up to female approval. It’s easy to poke fun at the guys you see on social media because they’re representations of the bully you hate. They’re the jerks that every woman loves, and every “normal” guy tries to make women understand are the worst possible romantic option for them.

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2024/02/26
03:16 UTC

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How to Persuade Anyone to Do Anything Using the Foot-in-the-Door Technique

Foot-in-the-Door Technique (video link) is based on the idea that people like to be consistent with their previous actions and beliefs. If you can get someone to agree to a small request, they are more likely to agree to a bigger request later, because they don't want to change their mind.

For example, let's say you want to borrow your friend's car for a weekend trip. If you ask them directly, they might say no, because it's a big favor to ask. But if you first ask them to lend you their car for an hour to run an errand, they might agree, because it's a small and reasonable request. Then, after you return the car, you can ask them to lend you their car for the weekend, and they are more likely to agree, because they already agreed to the smaller request before.

Here are some tips on how to use the foot-in-the-door technique effectively:

  • Make sure the first request is small and easy to agree to. It should be something that the other person would normally do, or something that benefits them as well.
  • Make sure the second request is related to the first one, and not too extreme. It should be something that the other person might consider doing, or something that is in line with their values or goals.
  • Make the second request soon after the first one, while the other person is still in a compliant mood. Don't wait too long, or they might forget or change their mind.
  • Be polite and grateful for the first request, and express your appreciation for the second one. Don't act like you are entitled to the favor, or pressure the other person to agree.
  • Be prepared to give a good reason for the second request, in case the other person asks why. Explain how it will help you, or how it will benefit them as well.

These are some ways of how you can use the foot-in-the-door technique to get someone to agree to bigger requests. But remember, this technique is not a magic bullet, and it might not work on everyone or every situation. Some people might refuse the first request, or the second one, or both. Some people might realize what you are doing, and feel manipulated or annoyed. So use this technique wisely, and ethically.

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2023/12/14
16:02 UTC

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Cognitive biases and techniques for influencing human behavior (Propaganda), some ideas from 'Thinking Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman

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2023/12/12
23:49 UTC

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Urgent Recovery Help from CAPITAL GOLD ASSET Scam. Please Help!

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2023/11/05
10:52 UTC

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Fictional Spirituality by a Psychiatrist : The Power of Fictional Spirituality-Humanistic Psychology

Fictional Spirituality is based on my Concept of Using Fiction as an Universal Means of Spiritual Learning on lines of Evidence Based Psychology. Fiction is Universal irrespective of Faiths and Beliefs of People as its not Real. Yet Fiction Spirituality can teach Practical Life Skills. Dr.Psychiatrist.

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2023/10/06
16:33 UTC

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What is your "opinion" !?

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2023/08/09
13:01 UTC

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What hypnotists can teach you about influence

At the height of trance, hypnosis can seem like magic. The words the hypnotist speaks at the height of trance are not complex at all- they just say ‘and you will stop being afraid of spiders,’ and the person in trance is no longer afraid of spiders.

This is possible because hypnotists know something simple which will transform the way you communicate for the better: Use your influence to get more influence.

Professional persuaders spend a majority of their time trying to package and deliver their message to the audience, but hypnotists spend 80% of their time preparing the audience to receive the message, deliver it directly with no packaging, and get 10x the results.

This is possible because there are evolutionary triggers, learned scripts, and specific mind states which are more open to receiving communication and creating growth.

Here’s the complete list:

  • Communication channels
  • Benefit
  • Authority
  • Relaxation
  • Focus
  • Social consensus
  • Trust/Exposure
  • Similarity
  • Obvious truths
  • Understanding
  • Dissociation
  • Narrative
  • Commitment

Using your influence to get more influence means that we go from one of these levers to another. For example: A hypnotist talking to a prospective client might begin by saying that everyone knows hypnosis is incredibly powerful, (social consensus -> benefit) and that people who can focus get a lot more out of their sessions, (benefit -> focus) so would you like to give the woman at the front desk your information so we can schedule a session sometime? (accumulated influence -> new communication channel)

The client’s contact information is another channel for influence, and the exposure and positive experience of the first interaction builds trust. When the client comes back for the session, the chairs are comfortable to allow relaxation, the rooms are quiet to allow focus, and the hypnotist is shown deference by the staff. (social consensus -> authority)

Before the hypnotist begins, they ask about the client, show understanding through active listening, note similarities they share, and then begin trance, telling the subject explicitly to relax and focus, delivering a benefit, building trust, and at the end of the session asking for a commitment to future sessions.

This mental model helped me significantly in understanding selling and influence and I hope it helps you as well!

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2023/08/07
22:40 UTC

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E. Bernays | Unraveling the Art of Manipulation | How to Manipulate Public Opinion, Discover the hidden mechanisms that sway our thoughts and actions, as we venture into the realm of psychological warfare and mass manipulation. We'll unveil the tactics employed by the master of manipulation himself

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2023/08/02
14:37 UTC

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What exactly is the definition of a Sociopath?

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2023/07/24
08:24 UTC

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Take Advantage of Their Cognitive Biases

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2023/07/24
08:07 UTC

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Why are sociopaths’ rages and anger so short-lived?

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2023/07/17
14:50 UTC

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Help with convo hipnosis for manipulation

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2023/06/27
22:15 UTC

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Exploring the Dark Psychology secrets of Dr. House

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2023/06/21
07:10 UTC

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2023/06/13
05:51 UTC

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2023/05/16
20:35 UTC

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How society programs you: Personalities

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2023/05/13
23:35 UTC

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How to actually exploit the human weakness!

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2023/05/02
18:10 UTC

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This is how you get the PRESSURE POINT of people!

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2023/05/01
08:35 UTC

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Five pillars of PERSUASION techniques!

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2023/04/28
15:46 UTC

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Swiss army knife of a Manipulator (14 top manipulation tactics you should know)

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2023/04/28
15:29 UTC

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Swiss army knife of a Manipulator (14 top manipulation tactics you should know)

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2023/04/25
07:37 UTC

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Swiss army knife of a Manipulator (14 top manipulation tactics you should know)

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2023/04/25
07:37 UTC

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[!] Exploit Human Weakness [!]

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2023/04/19
13:56 UTC

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Understanding people part 23: Why People Lie

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2023/04/17
13:34 UTC

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my spiritual research

Dear People,

Im in the very special point on my path - finishing my formal education and working on the MA thesis. It’s so exciting! As a part of my research I’m taking into consideration spiritual experiences of the mankind - as I believe that this topic is not explored enough in the modern science. If you choose to help me possibly discover something and make an impact - I’d be forever grateful. Cheers!

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2023/01/06
17:45 UTC

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Awareness that disrupts.

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2022/11/26
18:22 UTC

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remote telepsychic manipulation

What is white to clear (sometimes even pale blue nowadays), alum looking at room temperature, soluble, a white or dirty looking fluid when heated, quickly cracking back crystaline when the said heat is disapplied? Highly addictive near pure d-methamphetamine hydrochloride, not advisable for children or even people in general. Presently the highest expression of CNS stimulants narcotic since its inception by our German and Japanese brothers during World War two. We have agreed tolerances for stimulats, sugar, chocolate and caffiene are generally accepted. Various energy drinks and pills available for consumption over the counter. Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine even dexedrine is acceptable with a doctors prescription. Although not easy to get without some sort of actual medical condition, I!m sure unscrupulous physicians are practicing and can be found out there. On the other hand Methamphetamine hydrochloride and its precursors as well as similar drugs like cocaine, crack or ecstacy are illegal and usually demonized. The classification doesn't make any dent in its popularity or availability world wide. Corrupt international criminal narcotics organizations like the Mexican Sinaloa cartel and Philippine Warns' budol-budol gang have assumed the responsibility of synthesis and ensuring the near biblical flood of crystal does not ever run dry. And they have reaped the benefits of managing this very bull black market. Given the associated risks of such enterprise, it would have to be conceded that they've 'earned' them.

This information closely relates to, but isnt the focus of my narration, the evil, iinhuman phenomenon of gangstalking is. This is a new world we live in. There is a lot more to life, ourselves and science we've purposely been left in the dark in. I used to think of life just as everyone else used to. I never imagined the actual counterintuative possibilities there are we are unaware of. Life usually starts within some kind of blood relations unit. Where we are nurtured and start to learn about the world around us. This is the building block for society. We learn more about the world, our nature, how to get along and the things that came before us in schoool. Despite our diferences in route we will usually come to some level of understanding of the natural world our place in it. Sciences, medicine, anatomy even if not formally educated are learnt through life experience. In general we agree on the concepts of mental health, abnormal behavior, even religion. Societies enact laws to protect what we deem is important and logical for everybody according to that understanding of the nature of life. This is usually the story and we embark on our life experiences with that as packed lunch. I knew that we all see the world differently and adapt appropriately. Rather naieve and egocentric. Up until high school when it happened, and even till about ten years ago I was just like you. I never thought  an acquintance posing as a friend would have done something so foul, a grave invasion of personal privacy. A premeditated extortion attempt more than twenty years in the making. Gustav Warns, perhaps with the assistance of mother Marianne Paris and their extensive questionable militia of underpaid help, set in motion an insidous modus of remote synthetic telepathy torture for extortion and their sick form of entertainment. This kind of clandestine behind the scences illegal and immoral survailance and dark persuasion torture for theft was something so bizzare and unatural it nearly drove me to insanity. I had to quickly understand the foriegn extra sensory perception I was having. Without any help i had to navigate my new life without assistance and in contrary to what I knew to be true. Applying this to my history I started seeing paterns where previously I had disregarded what had happened because it couldn't neatly fit within the confines of my paradigm. These started to show a clear picture of the start of this current shabu, budol-budol, robbery, torture and murder kraken of a mega criminal syndicate hiding in oir midst.

I thought this horrific and debilitating remote gaslighting definately had to be some kind of Nazi black magic. I was already aware that if anyone had the funds to back such an illogical almost impossible criminal harrasment and invasion it was Gus. I was privy to how these criminals lived, the luxury they are accustomed to and how they feel their money- however they had stolen it, lifted them above everyone else. That they could live exessively above the law and any hindrance from any authority could be wilingly persuaded to be of assistance and cover up whatsoever criminal activity they are caught doing with litteral walls of money. This would make mere mortals happy to look the other way, specially in a place like the Philippines where general extreme poverty leads to the normal way of life of corruption. These aren't light offenses they are getting away with; extortion, torture, gang rape, murder. And the black kraken grows and only omboldens 'people' hiding amongst us like this to sick levels of arrogance and entitlement believing that the law is something that money can be thrown at and will happily 'go away'. That they are somehow special than others and way above the law. Where manipulation, intimidation, torture, bribery and if necessary murder are ways to address inconviniences along their lavish, merry way.

This tragedy is ongoing in my life here in Panorama City. I post my realizations to warn everyone of the very real threat this and other secret groups pose us, mostly without our knowledge. Not all people are the same. There is evil out there, a lot of it. They have banded together, gotten good at their inhuman techniques and are attacking people around them. I only recently learnt of and about Gangstalking recently. Unfortunately it is another real threat we have to deal with and resolve. I have chosen to share my experince and knowledge to debilitate this syndicate and godwilling prevent it happening to others like your loved ones. Please continue to browse and learn about their criminal activites, how I learnt concepts and how this impacts our lives on my Quora space Megadethsacyclopsnajudas and Reddit sub r/Madrigalsbudolsocieties.

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2022/08/21
10:33 UTC

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