Alpha Males

Perjhing Mardani
December 2, 2018
Alpha Males




In a TED Talk from primatologist Frans de Waal, he discussed the similarities in how humans choose their alpha males and how chimpanzees choose their alpha males. The biased standards for choosing an alpha male is someone who is strong, courageous, and confident. These traits are important, but they are not how an alpha male is always chosen. With humans, to become an alpha male you need to be intimidating and dominant. Showing that you can stand above others and lead others to strive under your power. Although like Frans stated, unity is very important as well. Whilst being the alpha you are seen standing higher than the rest, but you understand and work with everyone else. Without unity we would all be divided and ignorant towards each other. Stance is also a trait that humans and chimps share. Chimpanzees show they are alpha males by standing taller than the rest with their arms broad. Humans tend to do the same with different postures. With humans as well as chimps alpha males are stern but also generous and compassionate. Humans understand others and care for one another, chimpanzees share their food which shows kindness. Chimpanzees are also playful with babies, tickling them. I found this interesting because humans do the same to show that they are caring and kind. Overall the video was interesting to watch and I learned a lot about how similar we are to animals when it comes to being an alpha! Which is something that I have never thought about.
       
















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