While even GenX had its fair share of these, the one thing I have seen in younger generations is an explosive increase in “Beta Orbiters”.

Same here, however for me that's not a critique or criticism (I'm older Gen X) just an observation of a change in behaviour.

Like the astonishing "rise" in trans people. Once again, not a critisism, just an observation.

These young men need to learn how to shut metaphorical doors and ignore the women who have no interest in reciprocating and who will only string them along as “useful dancing monkeys”.

But it's not just an m/f thing. I see the same thing with grifter men doing the same thing. I assume it's some sort of peer thing with the ability of social media allowing easier contact?

That said it's not a lot different to religion, so perhaps a thing in most humans ?