The chapter discusses how status games are ingrained in human behavior and how they can lead to the adoption of extreme beliefs. It explores the tendency of brains to prioritize social acceptance over truth, making individuals susceptible to irrational ideas.
Will Storr is a former journalist and author. He is the author of several books, the most recent of which is "The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It." www.thescienceofstorytelling.com
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