The Green Pill Secret: Tall Queens and Short Kings

TimeHorse March 27, 2025 No Comments

Welcome everyone to a new episode of the Green Pill Secret, produced right here in Reston, VA. This week’s topic is all about Tall Queens and Short Kings. By queen, I mean someone who identifies as a woman, regardless of how they dress or if they are cis or trans. Likewise, the king is just someone identifying as male, be they cis or trans. I’m also talking about Heterosexual Relationships. It’s not that I wish to ignore homsexual relationships, but the point here is comparisons of the opposite gender so hetrosexuality is implied, but of course homosexuals may have their own height preferences and there’s nothing wrong with that. And of course if you identify as non-binary, you’re also allowed your preferences as you see fit. And of course mad respect if you’re ace.

Now that that’s out of the way, let me get straight to the point. Yes, in general men are taller than women. The average height of a woman in her 20s is 162.6±0.32 cm / 64.02±0.13 in, and for a man in his 20s is 175.8±0.30 cm / 69.21±012 in. Let me repeat, the average is about 5 foot 4 for women and 5 foot 9 for men. And as you might expect for an average, that marks us in the 50th percentile meaning approximately half of men and women are are below or above these averages.

Let’s first examine one of the most common “requirements” women may put in their dating file: he must be six feet tall. The 85th percentile, meaning only 15% of men are as tall or taller than this, 183.1±0.30 cm / 72.09±012 in. That means that your simple criteria is already alienating 85% of all the possible men you could be dating. And think about all the other women competing for those same 15% of men. Of course, a woman will generally be attracted to a taller man, but again, if the 50th percentile woman is 162.8±0.32 cm / 64.09±0.13 in, and up at 172.8±0.32 cm / 68.03±0.13 in we’re in the 95th percentile meaning only 5% of women are taller than that—only 5% are really Tall Queens, and for them especially, they’re just below the 50th percentile for men, meaning only half of the men are available to them if they require someone taller. But, that’s Hegemony for you!

Now, let’s consider the Short Queens for a moment. Remember, half of all women are shorter than 162.8±0.32 cm / 64.09±0.13 in, meaning many of them are shorter than that and as guy generally will go for most women shorter than them, when the short queen of maybe 158.1±0.32 cm / 62.24±0.13 in and short in the 25th percentile. If the six foot guy dates one of these women, almost a foot shorter than him, he’s move himself out of the options for those Tall Queens still looking for a taller guy. And this is what our Tall Queens are lamenting. One less choice for them when there are so many women just 12.5 cm / 4.92 in or less shorter than that guy. I get it, but maybe it’s time for the tall Queens to consider dating shorter men?

Meanwhile, we have our Short Kings, who in the 5th percentile of men are 164.5±0.30 cm / 64.76±012 in, meaning that 5% of men are shorter than this. While about half of women are this tall or shorter, it’s equally slim picking because 95% of me are taller and may be going for the same women meaning our Short Kings could be having issues finding someone just a little bit shorter. So, why not date a Tall Queen?

That’s all I’m saying, give some love to those rare and wonderful Tall Queens, and show some respect and affection for those Short Kings out there. Some of you ladies could just date someone shorter, and some of you dudes could date someone taller.

Because height, be it in centimeters, inches, or feet, is still just a number.

The Green Pill Secret: Unaliving (A.K.A. Suicide)

TimeHorse March 20, 2025 No Comments

Welcome everyone to a new episode of the Green Pill Secret, produced right here in Reston, VA. This week, we’re discussing a most series topic; a topic so fraught I can’t even call it what it is on YouTube for fear of demonetization. Mind you, the channel as it stands is about 9,990 subscribers away from ever making a single penny but I digress. (Though, if I was able to make money I could afford a guest host, so until then you’re just going to have to suffer my ugly face for the time being.

Anyway, first and foremost, if you need help, please exit this sight immediately and visit the Crisis Hotline or call 988. I am here to listen and give you a place to vent or just be a kind voice but I’m no expert and the folks at that number and url are. Seek help, please!

Now, as far as things to look forward too, I admit I love my Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa. And I can’t get enough of those James Webb renderings. And I’m always happy to sing George Harrison Karaoke, even if I can’t even make it to the second round of a contest. And as for this podcast, sure, I’m no Joe Rogan, but then I never was on News Radio either. Point being, I may not be the best at anything, but I just need to try and be good at some things, and not worry about how I compare to others. And you should see too that you’re unique in all your different skills and while not the master of any, you’re well equipped to be quite skilled at many! And isn’t that worth living a striving for?

So, adopt, adapt, and improve my friends and please do reach out if you need a helping hand.

The Green Pill Secret: Sapiosexuality

TimeHorse March 13, 2025 No Comments

Welcome everyone to a new episode of the Green Pill Secret, produced right here in Reston, VA. This week we’re talking about Sapiosexuality. Simply put, today is all about it being okay to be smart! Maybe your jam is science books like The Science Book Club, which I run and am making the 2025–2026 book poll as I write this. Or, maybe you’d like to check out the Maryland Science Book Club? Or maybe the Eco Book Club.

Or, maybe you like to write, like I do, and have been running Reston Writers for 15 years. Maybe you like public speaking and would like to be a Toastmaster (that’s me in kneeling in the blue shirt)—this podcast wouldn’t even exist if it hadn’t been a challenge in my Persuasive Influencer journey. Or, maybe your jam is Cosplay. Maybe you want to read some fiction like Isaac Asimov and his Foundation series, or you read Harry Potter, Outlander, or the Murderbot Diaries. Maybe someday you might even want to read some of my fiction. Or, maybe you’d just like to get in some star gazing with my astronomy club. Maybe you just want to watch the latest Doctor Who episode with me? Or maybe you just like to make up your pretty face before a lovely Karaoke session. Whatever your number, it’s all good.

The goal of someone seeking a Sapiosexual partner is to find someone who is smart, well-rounded, and is able to talk about a variety of topics. And that’s why I consider myself a Sapiosexual. How about you?

Thank you for watching and reading as we completed our first year of podcasts. We started with friends, but in the end, we had to go it alone. Thank you for sticking with me! Here’s to another successful year!

The Green Pill Secret: Hegemony

TimeHorse March 6, 2025 1 Comment

No matter how you pronounce it, Hegemony, or more specifically Hegemonic Masculinity, is the idea that the man and the woman have specific gendered roles when it comes to dating. In and of itself, that seems rather innocuous, but problems occur when taken to extremes. One example of an extreme is a guy telling his girlfriend she can’t have any male friends. Don’t do that!

Another things is when you say she can’t use Instagram to share photos of herself. Don’t do that! While I have my concerns about Chasing Likes, it’s not your business what she chooses to share. Of course, you can be concerned if she’s sharing private messages with another bloke which are emotionally inappropriate or too sexy for simple friendship, then I do have every right to be at least concerned.

And of course, you need to give her the freedom to see and spend time with who she wants. Have a little trust and don’t spy using whatever tools exist for that (I won’t repeat them here for safety’s sake). Don’t do that!

On the other hand, what about money? One interesting statistic is that because more girls go to college than boys, the average salary for a single woman in her twenties is actually a fraction of a percent higher than the boys in her age group. Nonetheless, a man should be ready to pay for the first, second, third, and a number of their initial dates. It’s on him to select the venue, and he shouldn’t select a venue he can’t afford to show a date a good time. Of course, she might want to Go Dutch. While she has every right to do so on a first date, this is in some ways insulting to the man, who expected he would pay. It implies the woman didn’t have a nice time and won’t be interested in a second date. Of course, she might still be, but he might not even bother to ask because he’s already feeling slighted. Try not to do that.

Now, paying for a meal or two, or a movie, or the amusement park, that’s all well and good. But, the problems occur when you take that too the extreme. A woman could, for instance, be into Findom. While she has every right to see men as a wallet she has total control over—and, let’s face it, some men do like this—for most men, this is going way too far with the Hegemonic relationship. Don’t do that!

And of course, there’s the extreme, money for intimacy. It’s typically illegal to solicit for sex almost everywhere (unless you go Dutch). But, it does exist and even a quid pro quo of a monetary gift in return to intimate access can be considered against the law when there’s actual physical contact. Or, you may see personal ads, asking for roses. Or, you might be charging your Tesla, late at night, and be approached by a woman asking for money. Be strong, and keep your money in your wallet guys. Don’t do that!

In the end, all it comes down to is being a gentleman, and accepting your responsibility to make her feel safe and secure with you, and avoid any extremes, just don’t do that!

But do check out this week’s episode!

The Green Pill Secret: Energy

TimeHorse February 27, 2025 No Comments

This week is all about Energy. Don’t let a boring date get you down. Sometimes things don’t work out, and that’s okay. But often, the energy you share is the energy you receive. If you’re a dead fish, how can you expect your companion to be anything different.

Of course, the type of energy you give also matters. What we’re talking about here is Positive Energy. Positive energy is about engagement and excitement, while Negative Energy is about self-centered, entitled attitude. And, like in Physics, negative energy is abhorrent and shouldn’t exist. But it does in a social context, and if you see your partner treating the waitstaff poorly or complaining about how everyone is trying to do them wrong, or how great their portfolio is, then it’s best to move on.

Personally, I’ve had dates with low energy and high energy. You can generally tell the difference between such interactions with practice and the best practice is to go out there and ask out someone, or to be available and accept an invitation. You never know what will happen until you try and while it may be hard to see the signs right away, with practice, you’ll be able to tell if your partner has positive energy or not real soon! And feel free to learn from my mistakes.

Okay now, if you want to be bored, here’s the full Physics derivation I was trying to convey in the opening of the video. Most people should just skip to the end.

Anyway, here, here’s the full derivation of Energy. First, we form an integral of Force (F) over distance (s) to get Work (W), or Energy expended.

Next, we need do define what Force is. For now, we’ll just say that the Newtonian definition is modified by Special Relativity in terms of mass not being a constant but for now let’s just say mass depends on velocity (mᵥ) and with acceleration (a), we get the Force (F).

Now, let’s consider the definition of acceleration (a), which is the derivative of velocity (v) with respect to time (t).

Finally, as the video cuts off, I was going to explain how velocity (v) is the derivative of distance (s) with respect to time (t).

Returning to the definition of mᵥ, we really should define Force (F) in terms of the change, or derivative, of Momentum (p) with respect to time time (t).

Here, we define momentum (p) in terms of the Lorentz Transform γ(v), the rest mass (m₀), and the velocity (v).

Finally, we define the Lorentz Transform as follows.

Anyway, here’s all you need to know about that Positive Emotional Energy!

Green Pill Secret: Faith

TimeHorse February 20, 2025 No Comments

A couple weeks ago, I attended the funeral of my dear friend and occasional writing partner Donna Royston. I knew Donna from the Hourlings writing group, which meets weekly, Sunday mornings online and at the Barnes & Noble in Ashburn. It was a lovely service in the Church in Winchester, VA. Needless to say, the service inspired me, and has brought me to love Jesus.

I feel that accepting Jesus, as my mother did in her final years (I was raised Jewish), is the path the Lord has set me upon and I embrace it as what I need right now in my life. That said, I will still run the science book club, still not say under God during the Pledge of Allegiance because I see my beliefs as personal and support the separation of Church and State, as spelled out in the First Amendment to the US Constitution.

Of course, I was fortunate to have a very dear and very close and dear friend, Krystyna, tell me all about her congregation, The Antioch Church. Because she’s in Woodbridge, I’ve started attending the services of Pastor Ray, who has his own Podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed Pastor Ray’s service and feel I’ve made friends with my fellow parishioners and may even start carpooling on Sundays to attend his services.

The only issue is Church is at the same time as The Hourlings. But I have faith that when the Hourlings is without topic, Pastor Ray’s sermons will fill my heart. May whatever faith you believe fill yours.

Green Pill Secret: Pick Me

TimeHorse February 13, 2025 No Comments

Welcome to another episode if the Green Pill Secret. Last week, I wanted to tell you all about the problem with Creep Culture, this week, it’s all about the Pick Me people.

What is a Pick Me person? Simply put, a Pick Me Person, for instance, a Pick Me Girl, is a woman who talks about mens and boys issues. For this, she’s called a Pick Me Girl because she’s constantly defending men and boys. The implication is, she’s only doing it to get men’s attention and potentially date them. Nothing could be further from the truth!

By that same token, some may say I’m a Pick Me Guy (or Pick Me Boy) because I recognize women’s issues and support choosing the bear. Trust me, I don’t cosplay or fight for equal rights to meet women. I do it because I enjoy it or because it’s the right thing! If I happen to meet a potential romantic interest, great. And if I don’t, it doesn’t matter because that’s not what I came for anyway!

Anyway, this Valentine’s day! So be it my Kings at a Palentine’s Event, or my Queens at a Galentine’s Event, have fun and be well! And thanks for what you do because I pick you!

Tutor: Science / Math / Software Engineering

TimeHorse February 7, 2025 No Comments

Folks, as I’ve from time to time mentioned, I’m currently unemployed and as such, although I’m using the time to improve my literary portfolio, with hopefully at least 2 books to be released this year, I’m also considering earning some cash as the money runs out. For instance, since I run a science book club, am a mathematician, and a software engineer with decades of experience, I wanted to offer my skills to anyone needing a tutor. I am cleared and trusted by the government and I want to assure all of you that I am someone worthy of trust and respect and have unique skills, and knowledge and am an excellent presenter, having been a toastmaster. I’m also looking to be a teacher’s aid, or lunch monitor, or a substitute teacher, should these opportunities become available. I’m quite flexible in terms of remuneration as well. I have even lowered my asking salary for software engineering positions by 20%, and I’m happy to provide discounts for those who are financially struggling.
I’m happy to help those in need, so feel free to pick my brain and let me share some of my years of knowledge with someone who’s struggling.

Green Pill Secret: Creep Culture

TimeHorse February 7, 2025 1 Comment

This week I’ve decided to finally expand upon an issue I’d held back for a while now: Creep Culture. First and foremost, I’m not talking about #MeToo here. Those #MeToo stories are tragic and abominable and need to stop now!

But, that’s not what Creep Culture involves. No, Creep Culture is the practice of, for instance, taking a workout video and catching a man glancing your way, and putting that video on TikTok or Instagram to call him out, and get likes and positive reinforcement from all your followers, knowing full well that the person you caught on tape will never see his shaming. What’s more, sure, he did check you out, and I get it, you didn’t want to be checked out, and you feel a little uncomfortable about it, but the internet isn’t a place to air your dirty laundry. Sure, discuss it with your friends, and you’re right to be uncomfortable. But, trust me, unless the guy is walking up to you and demanding your phone number, all we was doing was admiring you and moving on. He doesn’t deserve to be shamed for that. And you don’t need that type of likes.

The problem, though, isn’t that you’ve shamed a dude who really didn’t mean you any harm, the problem is all the dudes who didn’t do it, and see your video, and become deathly afraid of even approaching women. What kind of society are we creating if men are afraid of asking out women, and women don’t want to ask out men? That’s the question!

Green Pill Secret: Universal Basic Income

TimeHorse January 31, 2025 No Comments

This week it’s all about getting money from the gubment! Yes, we’re talking about UBI, Universal Basic Income. I’ve decided to run the numbers so you don’t have to, starting with what that UBI Monthly Payment should be and how much that would actually cost the government versus what it pays now for Social Security, Food Stamps, and the rest of it.

UBI has been around for a long time but in 2020, Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang introduced the concept of the Freedom Dividend, which is what he called his UBI proposal. While he originally restricted the payments to $1,000 per month, given inflation I have a slightly modified proposal.

In the end, I don’t know if UBI could actually be paid for. I’d rather have it run through the CBO before I’d propose any politician actually take my numbers and run with it. That said, I wonder what AOC would think…?