Tyranny of Appearance, and the Loss of Human Dignity (High Effort)

[got.daim]

You mean pushing towards cooperation rather than competition?

Yes, cooperation rather than competition (but not as a naive idealism divorced from reality.) It is a vision that recognizes how cooperation is not a denial of evolution, but its most profound expression. Evolution is not merely a story of survival through domination, it is also the story of symbiosis, collaboration, and the formation of complex societies where collective strength arises from shared effort. The human brain itself evolved to navigate social bonds, to empathize, and to collaborate for survival. Competition and cooperation are not opposites (they are forces that coexist.) But in a technological society driven by profit, competition has been extracted from its natural context and turned into an ideology. It is now the default assumption about human nature. Every aspect of life, from relationships to personal worth, is framed as a zero sum game. This is not nature’s doing (it is a system’s design.) Markets need scarcity. Technology exploits it. But humanity’s deepest potential lies not in scarcity but in abundance (of connection, creativity, and shared purpose.) To push toward cooperation means questioning why our current system amplifies selfishness while stifling collective well being. It means recognizing that true strength lies in interdependence, not isolation. Even the greatest technological advances (space travel, modern medicine, and the internet) were the result of collaboration, not cutthroat competition. The myth of the lone winner is seductive, but it overlooks the vast network of support that sustains every victory. We must ask ourselves, Is survival the only goal? Or can we create a world where thriving (for all) becomes the measure of success? Cooperation does not deny the reality of struggle, it channels it toward higher purposes, where mutual flourishing is the ultimate triumph over scarcity. Realism isn’t accepting the world as it is, it’s building a better one. Evolution hasn’t stopped, and it’s time to evolve beyond the artificial jungle we’ve trapped ourselves in.

 

[got.daim]

over for kazinskycels.

Lookism has existed since ancient times and humans have always valued aesthetics. Your looks are part of your intrinsic worth, anything otherwise is cope. This post gives off the same energy as cuckservatives trying to convert incels to their tradtarded way if thinking.

already debunked, just read through the replies

 

[mogtivism]

already debunked, just read through the replies

Did the ancient greeks build statues of skinnyfat, recessed, manlets with gyno?

 

[got.daim]

Did the ancient greeks build statues of skinnyfat, recessed, manlets with gyno?

low IQ nigger:

 

[mogtivism]

low IQ nigger:

No rebuttal?

Nice.

Good looking men have always been prized by women, ugly men always needed to compensate with money and get cucked into raising other men’s waste as their own kids. The universe is cruel to men.

 

[got.daim]

No rebuttal?

Nice.

Good looking men have always been prized by women, ugly men always needed to compensate with money and get cucked into raising other men’s waste as their own kids. The universe is cruel to men.

too lazy rn to write an essay, just read the other replies

 

[mogtivism]

too lazy rn to write an essay, just read the other replies

Not a molecule

 

[got.daim]

b

 

[got.daim]

@marshadow

 

[marshadow]

This is me coming out as a Neo Luddist.

If this thread garners enough traction, then I will make more of these types of posts in the future.

In modern industrial society, the human being has become subject to forces that compel conformity not only in behavior but in physical appearance. This obsession with aesthetics is not a natural phenomenon, but a construct born out of a system that prioritizes superficial values over intrinsic worth. The drive for looks maxing is a direct result of technological society’s commodification of the human body. Industrial progress, combined with mass media, has created unattainable standards of beauty, reinforcing dissatisfaction to ensure continuous consumption. The fashion industry, cosmetic surgery, and digital filters all serve the interests of a system that profits from human insecurity. The problem is not merely the social pressures imposed upon individuals. It is the underlying mechanism of technological society that divorces people from genuine self worth. In a world where appearance dictates social value, human beings are reduced to objects, evaluated and ranked according to arbitrary, industrially constructed standards. This is a profound degradation of human dignity. The system perpetuates this cycle through feedback loops: the more one attempts to conform to these aesthetic standards, the more the standards shift. The technological infrastructure continuously refines and amplifies societal expectations, tightening the noose of conformity. True liberation lies not in the perfection of appearance but in the rejection of a society that equates worth with aesthetics. The pursuit of autonomy, authenticity, and freedom from technological domination must replace the superficial quest for physical optimization. Technology has not only alienated us from our labor but also from our own bodies. To reclaim freedom, one must resist the endless spiral of self modification demanded by a system that profits from our dissatisfaction. This begins with questioning the very premises upon which the ideology of beauty is built.

@Gengar @TechnoBoss

TLDR:
society makes people care too much about looks because of things like social media and advertisements, this makes people feel bad about themselves.. true freedom is about not worrying so much about how we look and being happy with who we are

Unironically beautifully written, and I agree. Although I have a slight discrepancy on the point that these insecurities are purely social media driven. Inadequacy is something humans have dealt with since forever and the shape/form of your body will always be an insecurity especially if it is below average. But obviously, social media has massively propelled this. Tiktok is the greatest bastion of inequality that humanity has ever seen. You can go from a 10/10 girl in her mansion with chad to a subhuman poorcel with roaches on his wall with a literal swipe of a finger. Pretty tragic.

 

[Andremln]

TLDR:
society makes people care too much about looks because of things like social media and advertisements, this makes people feel bad about themselves.. true freedom is about not worrying so much about how we look and being happy with who we are

Wrong, humans are the least superficial animal on existence, every other living form cares only about physical appereance and qualities when it comes to forming relationships and mating, we are lucky (or unlucky if you're not nt) that we developed a small degree of care for personality

 

[got.daim]

Unironically beautifully written

I used to write articles for a small blog company lol

insecurities are purely social media driven

no no I meant social media increases it and abuses it for profit

 

[Andremln]

I agree though that if there's literally nothing you can do about something, stressing would be retarded, useless pain should be avoided

Wrong, humans are the least superficial animal on existence, every other living form cares only about physical appereance and qualities when it comes to forming relationships and mating, we are lucky (or unlucky if you're not nt) that we developed a small degree of care for personality

 

[got.daim]

Wrong, humans are the least superficial animal on existence, every other living form cares only about physical appereance and qualities when it comes to forming relationships and mating, we are lucky (or unlucky if you're not nt) that we developed a small degree of care for personality

It’s tempting to believe that humans are simply fortunate to have evolved beyond the raw superficiality of other animals. But this argument oversimplifies both human nature and the system we inhabit. Yes, physical appearance plays a role in attraction across species (there is no denying the biological roots of aesthetic preference.) But what sets humanity apart is not merely a marginal appreciation for personality, it is our capacity for meaning-making, empathy, and forming connections that transcend surface level traits. What has changed in the modern world isn’t our biology, but the technological amplification of certain aspects of it. Social media, advertisements, and globalized mass culture don’t just reflect natural instincts (they distort and manipulate them.) These platforms profit by hacking into our evolutionary wiring, turning normal desires for connection and acceptance into perpetual dissatisfaction. A lion may choose a strong mate, but it doesn’t spend its life agonizing over its mane in front of a mirror, chasing the latest trends in lion aesthetics. Humans are unique because we have the power to reflect on our values and redefine what matters. The obsession with looks today isn’t purely biological (it’s manufactured.) Industries thrive by convincing us that we are incomplete, that our worth can be measured by an ever shifting standard of beauty designed to keep us consuming. True freedom isn’t about rejecting attraction altogether, but about breaking free from the system that tells us our value depends on conforming to its ideals. The deeper truth is this: Our capacity for love, friendship, and connection rests on far more than appearance. Reducing human relationships to the same mechanics that govern animal mating ignores the richness of human experience. The mind, the heart, and the soul have evolved as much as the body. The question we face isn’t whether beauty matters (it’s whether we let a profit driven system dictate how much it matters.) True human potential lies not in endlessly competing for aesthetic perfection, but in reclaiming the power to define beauty, value, and worth on our own terms.

TLDR
Jews = bad

 

[marshadow]

I used to write articles for a small blog company lol

You got some mad skills gang

no no I meant social media increases it and abuses it for profit

Undoutedly.

 

[Andremln]

It’s tempting to believe that humans are simply fortunate to have evolved beyond the raw superficiality of other animals. But this argument oversimplifies both human nature and the system we inhabit. Yes, physical appearance plays a role in attraction across species (there is no denying the biological roots of aesthetic preference.) But what sets humanity apart is not merely a marginal appreciation for personality, it is our capacity for meaning-making, empathy, and forming connections that transcend surface level traits. What has changed in the modern world isn’t our biology, but the technological amplification of certain aspects of it. Social media, advertisements, and globalized mass culture don’t just reflect natural instincts (they distort and manipulate them.) These platforms profit by hacking into our evolutionary wiring, turning normal desires for connection and acceptance into perpetual dissatisfaction. A lion may choose a strong mate, but it doesn’t spend its life agonizing over its mane in front of a mirror, chasing the latest trends in lion aesthetics. Humans are unique because we have the power to reflect on our values and redefine what matters. The obsession with looks today isn’t purely biological (it’s manufactured.) Industries thrive by convincing us that we are incomplete, that our worth can be measured by an ever shifting standard of beauty designed to keep us consuming. True freedom isn’t about rejecting attraction altogether, but about breaking free from the system that tells us our value depends on conforming to its ideals. The deeper truth is this: Our capacity for love, friendship, and connection rests on far more than appearance. Reducing human relationships to the same mechanics that govern animal mating ignores the richness of human experience. The mind, the heart, and the soul have evolved as much as the body. The question we face isn’t whether beauty matters (it’s whether we let a profit driven system dictate how much it matters.) True human potential lies not in endlessly competing for aesthetic perfection, but in reclaiming the power to define beauty, value, and worth on our own terms.

TLDR
Jews = bad

High IQ but i disagree, i will answer later im on a restaurant rn

 

[got.daim]

You got some mad skills gang

thanks brocel! but I'm nothing compared to a lot of these writers.. if anything I'm average

 

[marshadow]

thanks brocel! but I'm nothing compared to a lot of these writers.. if anything I'm average

No pessimism. We optimists on this forum starting right now

 

[got.daim]

No pessimism. We optimists on this forum starting right now

okay brocel

 

[got.daim]

b

 

[King Solomon]

The halo effect has always existed and will always exist. The difference is now the halo effector importance of looks is more important ever due to the following reasons.

1.) human fallen state and in end times. Meaning degeneracy sin and atheism or antichristian is an all time high and getting worse every year.
2. Technology adds fuel to the fire
3. We have for the first time ever an unregulated sexual marketplace where anything goes.


Any movements or other things will never be anything more than a fad or niche movement as you cannot stop or even delay the inevitable. You can only help yourself and a select few people with such little time left.