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The discussion underscores that attractiveness bestows numerous unearned benefits: from higher salaries to increased trustworthiness and perceived intelligence, even though these biases are largely unspoken. For example, studies reveal that attractive individuals are often attributed with higher intellect and are trusted more readily, and this bias manifests subtly through increased opportunities.
Highlighting the unearned nature of this privilege, the speaker asserts that it should be acknowledged rather than denied. Whether it’s pursuing a career in modeling, STEM, or any other field, people have the right to leverage their looks—if they choose to—as long as it’s legally and ethically acceptable.