May 2018 PMID 29674180

Why do very unattractive workers earn so much?

Satoshi Kanazawa, Shihao Hu, Adrien Larere

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Peak: 5 in Jan 2020

across 5 sources since Jan 2020

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238,936

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Total likes

5,698

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222,221

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Jan 2020 – Feb 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect curiosity and skepticism about the connection between beauty and intelligence, with examples like the mention of assortative mating and the influence of confidence on tests. The tone oscillates between playful skepticism and serious analysis, emphasizing the societal impact of such stereotypes and the subjective nature of assessments based on appearance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to agree that societal perceptions link attractiveness and intelligence, or question the fairness and subjectivity of such links.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparks high interest due to its provocative nature and relevance to social biases, as shown by multiple references to physical attractiveness and IQ.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by referencing psychological concepts, studies, and commentary, indicating moderate depth in exploring the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight the societal implications of attractiveness and intelligence stereotypes, suggesting some influence on perceptions and beliefs.

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Relationship Between Physical Attractiveness and Intelligence Explored

Dr. Todd Grande · Jan 19, 2020 202,758 views

The Impact of Appearance on Earnings and the Beauty Premium

This video explores why attractive individuals tend to earn more money and examines the potential existence of an ugliness penalty or beauty premium based on recent research.

Dr. Todd Grande · Jan 29, 2020 19,463 views

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Why are Beautiful People so Intelligent? | Physical Attractiveness & IQ https://t.co/lrs3yT0vFA via @YouTube

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Katamari Damashii

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@RealSexyCyborg Alternatively you can send them this Dr. Grande video https://t.co/yFmzswNo6G in lieu of an answer. Life and universe is fair in Universe's sense, it doesn't care about our "fairness" or sensitivity.

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@ronin_user · X

This means that confidence is a factor in these tests. Which means, that they favor people who are socially confident. This makes them utterly subjective. The doctor, the patient, and how the doctor views the patient’s responses. Being a beta, factors in. https://t.co/qhM2id8pqE

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Dallas Monroe Harrison

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STUDY: Very unattractive women are more likely to be married than other women ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/0DYee5mPz2

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Indigo Heyoka

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Todd Grande

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Why are Beautiful People so Intelligent? | Physical Attractiveness & IQ https://t.co/flZp0NZI7g via @YouTube

Jan 19, 2020 · 7 likes · 5,033 followers View post →