I was reading an interesting article on why models never smile. Article: http://www.enjoy-your-style.com/why-models-never-smile.html

Basically, its because a smile signals friendliness and approachability. This is not what sells expensive clothes and jewellery. The models are told to have the look of haughty and contemptuous. What this signals in our brain is that these models are better than the audience. You see a similar thing with male models, the most common expression is a smirk. Again, signalling they think they're better than the audience. This is appealing to all people because there's a natural instinct to be associated with the most powerful people and a desire to be that powerful person, but its particularly seductive to the people who want to be so powerful that they are the center of attention and people want to be near them even if they act contemptuous of these people. They are so powerful that even if they treat other people like shit, these people are still so happy to be around them. And they associate owning the clothes, having a certain physique, etc. will give them this same power that the model seems to have.

This has similar parallels to Game. In Game, basically you're acting like you're better than the woman. This can be seen through acting arrogant, aloof, uninhibited. Women can't help but be at least slightly more attracted, but there is a subset of women which it is particularly powerful for. Like in advertising, often these are the most neurotic people/women.

Well, all of us have seen improvements in our lives from Game. And besides, what alternative is there? I would suggest that instead of focusing on Game, we just focus on personal empowerment. Personal empowerment is the opposite of the bluepill, and shares similarities but also differences with Game. Aspects of Game like putting your interest first and not pedestalling is good. Not being afraid to take the initiative. Leading to the outcome you want. These are all things an empowered man would do. Other aspects are harmful, like acting aloof, cocky if its not your personality, dread game. They can work on the kind of people you don't want in your life, and hinder connection with the right kind of people.

For example, as I've progressed as a man I've become more immune to the bullshit of others. Car advertising, watches, high-class clothes don't faze me. I know what's important to me, and if a watch will help me get there great, but I know not at this point in my life. At the same time I can see through the bullshit of others. I see a guy posturing, and all I take away is I know I can't have a win-win agreement with this guy, moving on. Same thing with girls. I see a girl with the big sunglasses to hide her eyes which creates the feeling of aloofness, expensive clothing, haughty feel, and I know this girl is looking to be the center of envy, she's not looking to be in a relationship.

Maybe Game still has a place if you're trying to spin plates or increase your notch count. The kind of women that are more open to these things are more vulnerable than other women to good game.