Uhm, countersignalling? “I am so powerful that I do not need this ability.”
Specifically: “I am so powerful that I do not need the abilities that make cooperation easier; others obey me anyway.”
Reading other’s emotions is the useful ability, being easy to read is usually a weakness. (Though it’s also possible to lose points by looking too dispassionate.)
Uhm, countersignalling? “I am so powerful that I do not need this ability.”
Specifically: “I am so powerful that I do not need the abilities that make cooperation easier; others obey me anyway.”
Reading other’s emotions is the useful ability, being easy to read is usually a weakness. (Though it’s also possible to lose points by looking too dispassionate.)