[@jackneel] “Face Determines Your Future!” Looksmaxer Exposes Ugly Truth About Attraction and Success.

Link: https://youtu.be/-5WVIUHyl68

Short Summary

Kareem Shammy, a self-improvement influencer, discusses the rising trend of "looksmaxing" among men, driven by increased competition in dating and social media due to hypergamy and globalization. He argues that looks are crucial for success, differentiating men beyond financial status, and that while genetics play a role, improvements are possible through various methods, emphasizing the importance of health alongside looks.

Key Quotes

Here are five direct quotes from the YouTube transcript that highlight key insights or strong opinions:

1. "If being a provider is bare minimum, what's going to differentiate you from the other guy? Looks. It's the only thing money cannot buy and it's the only thing that you need to dedicate yourself to. And even then, will your genes suffice?" - This quote strongly emphasizes the argument that in a competitive dating and social landscape, looks are the differentiating factor that money can't directly influence.

2. "Hypergamy is a concept that's been part of human nature for ages, for ages. It's the idea of just reaching for your best option, going for the partner that's the prettiest, the best looking, the richest, the wealthiest, the one with the most resources. Whatever it is, you're reaching for something better than you." - This succinctly defines hypergamy as a fundamental aspect of human mate selection, driving individuals to seek partners with superior traits.

3. "By looking good, they're going to assume that you get paid better, you're cooler, you're funnier. You could say a bad joke, but if you're good-looking, she'll laugh, but if you were ugly, she probably wouldn't." - This encapsulates the "halo effect," illustrating how attractive individuals benefit from positive assumptions in various social contexts, including humor and professional competence.

4. "Was I able to improve these things? Yes. Did it help my life? Yes. But not as much as the outside rather than the inside. So, I became more confident as a result. And with this confidence, I was able to expose myself further more as in like, you know, hey, I'm going to ask out that girl now because I don't have acne anymore." - This quote reveals the speaker's personal experience, emphasizing that improvements in appearance can boost confidence, which, in turn, leads to greater social interaction and opportunities.

5. "You have a million problems until you have one problem, and it's a health problem, then you only have one problem. So, health is wealth." - This quote emphasizes the critical importance of health, stating that it is paramount above all other aspects.

Detailed Summary

Here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, broken down into bullet points:

Key Topics & Arguments:

• The Rise of "Looks Maxing":
  • A trend among men focusing on improving their appearance, driven by social media and increased competition in dating, business, and social influence.
  • Men are feeling invisible and realize looks can change the quality of life.
  • Looks are seen as a differentiator, especially when other factors (money, personality) are equal.
• Hypergamy and Social Media:
  • Hypergamy (seeking a partner of higher status or desirability) has always existed, but social media has amplified it by removing geographical limitations.
  • Women now have access to a global pool of potential partners through dating apps and social media.
  • In the West, where women are increasingly independent, looks become even more crucial in differentiating men.
  • The impact on dating apps: very low match rates for average men (example of Hayden with 1 date after 2 million swipes).
• The Halo Effect:
  • Good looks lead people to assume other positive qualities, like intelligence, humor, and competence.
  • Attractive individuals often receive more forgiveness, respect, and opportunities.
  • The halo effect also has a dark side, as negative traits are associated with people deemed unattractive, potentially leading to a negative feedback loop.
  • Examples include Ted Bundy getting fan mail despite being a serial killer.
• Looks and Health:
  • Attractive individuals often appear healthier, leading to assumptions of better genetics and overall well-being.
  • Unhealthy habits (poor diet, stress) can manifest in physical appearance (skin problems, eye bags, hair loss).
  • Biologically, people are often attracted to partners who appear healthy, as it indicates a better chance of producing healthy offspring.
• Kareem's Personal Journey:
  • Born in Syria, escaped to Lebanon, and experienced bullying for his appearance, fueling his interest in self-improvement.
  • He claims his transformation helped his confidence and opened new doors in life.
  • He started late, however, and explains the younger the better when developing your looks.

Looks Maxing Details

• What Makes Someone Attractive:
  • Appeal: do they look like a threat, are they conventionally attractive?
  • It's about symmetry and good ratios in the face as well as experiences/feedback from others
  • PSL (Looks Maxing Community scale): intricate face is very complicated
• Immediate Steps for Improvement:
  • Improve coloring (hair, eyebrows, skin tone). Experiment with AI apps to see what suits them best.
  • Debloating: reducing water retention and lymphatic drainage issues in the face by lowering sodium intake, increasing potassium intake, and using products like Kareem's "Debloat" supplement.
• Long-Term Strategies:
  • Lower body fat percentage.
  • Find the right hairstyle.
  • Address specific weaknesses (under-eye bags, skin problems, etc.).
  • Identify food sensitivities or allergies.
• Soft Maxing vs. Hard Maxing:
  • Soft Maxing: Safe, natural methods for improvement (exercise, diet, skincare, natural supplements).
  • Hard Maxing: Riskier procedures with potentially drastic results (surgeries, injectables like HGH and steroids, bone smashing/thumb pulling).
• Hard Maxing Methods (Controversial):
  • Bone Smashing: Applying stress to bones in the face to promote growth (considered flawed and potentially harmful).
  • Thumb Pulling: Putting thumbs in the mouth to expand the palate and promote forward growth (considered ridiculous).
  • Surgeries (Implants, jaw advancements, rhinoplasty): risky, can lead to botching
• Rating Scale:
  • Average attractiveness scale: Jack is rated an 8 out of 10, but with a 7 due to the haircut.
  • Looks Maxing attractiveness scale: 8 is considered the highest level, however ratings can be impacted depending on who is doing the rating.

Key Definitions and Concepts:

• Recessed: Undeveloped skull
• The Winners Effect: Winning one thing early on can set someone up for lifelong success
• Appeal: Does this person look like a threat?
• PSL: An intricate and complicated rating scale for rating attractiveness.
• True Adam: A perfect face
• Frauding: Male equivalent of catfishing (through lighting, angles and right images)
• Hollywood Dose: Accutane used on certain days rather than everyday.
• Debloating: Getting rid of bloat (body dealing with lymphatic drainage and water retention).
• Volume: Promotes fat growth under the skin
• Bone Smashing: Smashing bones in an attempt to produce bone growth.
• Wolf's Law: When you apply stress to a bone, the body reacts by producing more bone in that area
• Uncanny: Uneasy or unnatural looking

Personal Opinions:

• Intelligence is equal to looks. You need to use intelligence in order to maintain good looks. Intelligence is also important when applying the right course of action in the path towards good looks.
• Kareem gives a warning about being shallow, and encourages you to do something about it. However, does not think it's shallow to improve your looks, only realistic
• Everyone can improve their looks by at least 1-2 points
• Health is number one.

Pills:

• Blue Pill (Disney Pill): You're perfect as you are, just be yourself.
• Red Pill: Game, money, and physique are most important; personality is not a priority.
• Black Pill: Face is the most important factor, followed by height, frame, status, money, physique, and personality (all important).
• IQ Pill: Intelligence/logic filters out who can logically take things from each philosophy and apply it the right way.

This comprehensive summary captures the core arguments, information, and perspectives presented in the video transcript.