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> It seems like a man has to be in excellent physical shape, make a ton of money, and have the right pedigree in terms of degrees and credentials in order to be attractive in Silicon Valley

Isn't this universally true and not based on location at all? I'm a bit confused by this point TBH.

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> Isn't this universally true and not based on location at all? I'm a bit confused by this point TBH.

I think what is universally true is that the ladies will go for the highest ranking guys they can get. What seems to be happening there is that gender imbalance accentuates the effect by raising the bar higher than it otherwise would be.

Minimum standards are waaaay higher in the Bay Area is what he’s saying. Two out of three of those would make you a real catch anywhere else.

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