The modern world has shifted a lot in terms of what is desirable in a person and in society. In the book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts", it mentions that extroversion and personality are very recent traits to be desired by society. Essentially, before Hollywood dictated for us what should be desired, humans used to value deep thought, intellect, and honor.

Society has evolved over thousands of years to desire these things and movies and the media were able to shift it in just a few generations. Human psychology and sociology are strange things and have been easily hacked. And now perceived charisma and social status are more valued to people than intellect and morality.