Dusty Wentworth

Introduction: A Personal Observation I’ve seen the term “alpha male” thrown around far too often—usually by those trying to impress, intimidate, or justify poor behaviour. It’s become a shortcut to something performative, not principled. But what exactly are we glorifying when we chase this idea? Let’s take a moment to look beyond the noise and unpick the myth of the so-called alpha male—and why it does far more harm than good. The Original Wolf Study Was Debunked Many people associate the "alpha male" with wolf packs, thanks to early research in the mid-20th century. But the story is far more complicated—and far less heroic—than pop culture would have us believe. The Origin: The term "alpha" was popularised by L. David Mech in his studies of captive wolves. He observed aggressive, hierarchical behaviour and labelled the top male the "alpha." The Reversal: Years later, Mech himself disavowed this interpretation, admitting that his research was ...