Primitive Social Hierarchies and the Emergence of an Omega:

There is a primitive social hierarchy that most humans follow that is present across most group types and amidst different systems of thought.

We can use the names of Greek letters to best describe these people and how they fit within the Social Hierarchies.

There are a great many articles, forms of writing/books and systems of thought pertaining to the Alphas and Beta types of humans and even animals.

Those pieces of literature, forms of writing/books describes Type A (Alphas) who lead and dominate the Social Hierarchies. With Type B (Betas) who follow, obey and conform to the thought systems of the Type A who leads them.

It's not quite as simple as saying Type A/Alphas or Type B/Betas though.

Alphas always insert their influence and try to force power and control over others they assume are Beta types; in most cases, this remains true.

However, there are other alphas who may exist within Social Hierarchies that will try to compete; usually, the strongest wins, whilst the weaker alpha becomes a Gamma type.

I once believed they were all beta types, but Betas are like sheep they only follow, obey and conform; always silent when there is a conflict.

Which therefore stands to reason that a gamma type (Type C) could therefore exist.

A Gamma is an odd type, they behave like a Beta until something happens within the Social Hierarchy they are a part of, then they behave like a type of Alpha as they protect the main Alpha type of the group. They will attack any other types that have become a threat to the Alpha.

This is where it gets interesting, what are they protecting against as Beta types won't challenge their Alpha types.

Ultimately, there will always be other Gamma types trying to become Alphas of the Social Hierarchy, or another type that has become a threat to the group dynamics of a Social Hierarchy.

Then we have type D (Deltas), they don't lead or follow, more of a passive type that takes no sides by default and avoids conflict. This type does not conform either, but they will switch sides depending on who they are following; a Delta is not fixed to an Alpha type, rather they will follow whichever type is taking the lead and adopt a passive approach within a Social Hierarchy.

They are a type of beta without a fixed leader who follow Alphas, Gammas and another type that does not have a place within a primitive Social Hierarchy.

This is where we come to identifying type X; the Omega type.

The Omega type follow and lead themselves. They are an unstable element in most primitive Social Hierarchies.

Often, Delta's follow them but easily switch to follow Alphas. An Omega is often attacked by a Gamma and/or the Alpha of a primitive Social Hierarchy because they do not follow the flow of such systems and are often against them.

Omegas always challenge problems, therefore they draw attention that is perceived as a threat within a primitive Social Hierarchy.

It's important to note 2 things that will help to distinguish between an Alpha and an Omega:

1. Alphas change the internal workings of primitive Social Hierarchies, or change the entire structure to conform to themselves and their own ideologies.

2. Omegas are capable of destroying an entire primitive Social Hierarchy so something else can be rebuilt where all types have an equal opportunity to present themselves within an evolved social structure; every type has the ability to lead and follow.

Ultimately, Omega's remain neutral until there is a problem that affects them or others, then they will try to make changes within those primitive Social Hierarchies.

There is however one problem with the emergence of an evolved Omega. They are often isolated and stand apart from other types; they are widely rejected and outcasted from many social structures unless they find a way to blend in as a passive element.

Beta's will never follow an Omega, they usually know they are not an Alpha and in my experience always avoid them.