Objectively measured intelligence failed to make individuals more attractive to the opposite sex.

Njere · 2020-10-01T03:45:38+00:00

In Study 1, 88 target men had their intelligence measured and based on short video clips were rated on intelligence, funniness, physical attractiveness and mate appeal by 179 women. In Study 2 (N = 729), participants took part in 2 to 5 speed-dating sessions in which their intelligence was measured and they rated each other’s intelligence, funniness, and mate appeal. Measured intelligence did not predict increased mate appeal in either study, whereas perceived intelligence and funniness did. More intelligent people were perceived as more intelligent, but not as funnier. Results suggest that intelligence is not important for initial attraction, which raises doubts concerning the sexual selection theory of intelligence.

sadomasochrist · 2020-10-01T17:22:13+00:00

It's worse than that. Raw intellegence is negatively correlated to both LTR and STR selection. Competency is positively correlated. Intelligence without competence is just useless vanity.

tldr; Women want to fuck a roofer and are repulsed by a PHD in roofing materials.

ugluk1 · 2020-10-01T13:56:38+00:00

You gotta have what it takes, the whole package. Looks, intellect, resources, ... But the hole only needs to be fresh and young. Kinda unfair.

DeepCrimsonPill · 2020-10-02T01:20:31+00:00

Honestly, this is a pretty grey black pill.

Measured intelligence did not predict increased mate appeal in either study, whereas perceived intelligence and funniness did. More intelligent people were perceived as more intelligent, but not as funnier.

Intelligence is attractive, but only if you can market it. Its the difference between being a competent savant and a sperg.

drsherbert · 2020-10-07T04:47:02+00:00

It’s not important to be more intelligent, but instead to appear more intelligent and quick witted than your competitor.

SupersoakerJones · 2020-10-01T06:44:33+00:00

In my experience being highly intelligent makes women want to stay with you, not be with you.

drugsarekindafun · 2020-10-26T04:01:56+00:00

Why spend thousands on a college degree when you can spend that much on plastic surgery.

Fuck college. A degree never made a woman wet.

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VictoriaSobocki · 2020-10-11T18:18:57+00:00

I myself am very attracted to intelligence and can’t be with people who are not up to my personal standard. Weird study, but I guess it’s true for most people.

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statusincorporated · 2020-10-26T18:41:36+00:00

You really don't take these studies in context.

Creepy_Anon_ · 2020-10-01T06:27:51+00:00

What does this imply here regard black pill? Do you think it would be better or more fair if intelligence (something you did nothing for) is would be more important than for example attractiveness (where you can do at least some things)?

Title	Objectively measured intelligence failed to make individuals more attractive to the opposite sex.
Author	Njere
Upvotes	172
Comments	40
Date	October 1, 2020 3:43 AM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/BlackPillScience
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