EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 32 MIN
Ep 47-The Problematic Myth of the Alpha Male
from Rituals of Strength · host Rituals of Strength with Kevin Secours
The idea of "alpha" beings, who achieve and maintain status on dominance hierarchies, was based on faulty science. Despite having been widely and repeatedly disproven, it remains a problematic misconception in popular culture. In this week's episode, we examine where it came from and what issues it spawns.To learn more about my latest book, please visit:https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Aggression-Choosing-Power-Adaptability/dp/B0GMY61B72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XO9W8QNA9KAX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SFyQG1NZKTL5L0SGAn2mCq8dAEcOxc4-6zmOWXs29GILOOEoURzlX0XXAEkx6bMYWiptSdZGsOj1uEhYyt4axk0deU9NyAPrSuSGZkMm4m9jF6the30LuJ4MdgdBvQ5uWzZy82mcT9siorfcL3DxXDbpf-2WFRi_MiTcpsBGgPblQDvfntSXO4kkwESv_B0TPqdMzWC4ktopWJx7ckza1H_wkTej-1EqeCDTLg__PDM.jXsZVJGA8zRr7GuGupTo3Gcn8KKA9bWbNqAmoaXgIXQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=KEVIN+SECOURS&qid=1776350059&sprefix=kevin+secour%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1
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The idea of "alpha" beings, who achieve and maintain status on dominance hierarchies, was based on faulty science. Despite having been widely and repeatedly disproven, it remains a problematic misconception in popular culture. In this week's episode, we examine where it came from and what issues it spawns.To learn more about my latest book, please visit:https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Aggression-Choosing-Power-Adaptability/dp/B0GMY61B72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XO9W8QNA9KAX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SFyQG1NZKTL5L0SGAn2mCq8dAEcOxc4-6zmOWXs29GILOOEoURzlX0XXAEkx6bMYWiptSdZGsOj1uEhYyt4axk0deU9NyAPrSuSGZkMm4m9jF6the30LuJ4MdgdBvQ5uWzZy82mcT9siorfcL3DxXDbpf-2WFRi_MiTcpsBGgPblQDvfntSXO4kkwESv_B0TPqdMzWC4ktopWJx7ckza1H_wkTej-1EqeCDTLg__PDM.jXsZVJGA8zRr7GuGupTo3Gcn8KKA9bWbNqAmoaXgIXQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=KEVIN+SECOURS&qid=1776350059&sprefix=kevin+secour%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1
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