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#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

The Complexities of Status Dynamics

This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of social status, focusing on psychological phenomena like the dark triad and tall poppy syndrome. It discusses how social comparisons can affect well-being and highlights the importance of fostering positive relationships in navigating the status game. Through personal anecdotes and studies, the chapter reveals the often isolating experience of sudden fame and the relentless pursuit of status that can accompany it.

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