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LessWrong Links: Attractiveness, Safetyism, Comedy, and Culture

This LessWrong post compiles a variety of interesting links and observations from June 2026. Topics range from historical fashion and subcultures to attractiveness ratings, the concept of "safetyism" and its impact on childhood independence, and the diverse approaches to stand-up comedy. It also touches on cultural communication styles, differentiating between "guess culture" and "ask culture," and the importance of explicit verbal consent. AI

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LessWrong Links: Attractiveness, Safetyism, Comedy, and Culture

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    Links #3: 2026/06 Part 1

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