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by fallingfrog 2512 days ago
Over the long timespans of human evolution I’m willing to bet that this is a significant selective pressure.. bullies probably just disappeared or were kicked out of the community to fend for themselves
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He had 14 children, though - that doesn't seem like a failure to pass along his genes.
Well, its probably easy to have kids with a large number of women if you actively include 'poor choices' relative to your social standing. Seemingly most people want to move up or at least stay equal in social ladders when it comes to the choice of a mate.
Human beings are weird in that "failure to integrate into society" and "failure to pass on your genes" don't necessarily overlap.

In fact, failure to integrate into a social order often increases your chances of passing on your genes.

It's more likely that most antisocial people just failed to thrive rather than being actively murdered.
This kind of guy has no no problem passing genes on. There are many more single mothers than single fathers for this reason.
Barring rape it makes one wonder wtf is up with mate choice
It is managed by the reptilian brain, not the neocortex. Unfortunately is the neocortex that pays bills :D
The exceptions to this are strippers and prostitutes.
Guys you seem to have some issues with women, but rather than chastise you for it, I’m gonna give you the 3 steps towards getting a date. Ready for this?

1). Get good at talking to people, getting to know them. Making jokes and small talk. This requires practice but you can practice on anyone, talking to men and women is kind of the same skill.

2). Expand your social network. Join a book club. A lot of times the people you go on dates with will be friends of friends. This takes time and effort.

3). Take care of yourself. Get some exercise and take care of your skin. Get a flattering haircut.

All of these things are doable by anyone, especially if you’re young, they just take some time and effort, and a lot of time we nerdy men are too busy with projects and work to do them, that’s why we end up lonely. Not because women are all irrational or something. That’s just an excuse.

I am married and have a kid, both irrational decisions. The rational part was getting a vasectomy right after kid #1. Every irresponsible men I know have 3, 4 kids around, and are proud of it.
Happily married, thanks for the condescension though.

If anything my statement about prostitution was that women were profiting off of men's lizard brains.