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I had a consultation for plastic surgery today! I think I carry a lil social shame from 'caring so much about my appearance.' I'm not sure I actually mind my appearance so much as it feels incredibly advantageous to be more attractive, particularly if I'm public-facing.

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The idea of having to be beautiful to be public-facing seems like a red herring. It distracts us from actual work and content. Another hoop the ruling class set for climbers to slow them down.

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Idk what this has to do with the ruling class? We're monkeys who gravitate towards shiny fur and good waist-hip ratios and symmetrical faces. Sometimes the thing to blame is evolution, however unsatisfying that might be.

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I'm seeing a cultural shift where appearances become more and more valued (music, comedy, politics) and it's hard to see how that can happen if not at the expense of valuing merit. Isn't the whole point of rationalism to override the automatic judgements instilled by evolution?

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