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#292 - Rob Henderson - Signalling: Why You Do The Things You Do

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Understanding Social Status and Relative Comparison

This chapter explores the psychological principles of social status and relative comparison, emphasizing the human preference for perceived superiority over absolute gains. Through anecdotes and economic concepts, it reveals how social ranking and positional goods shape personal satisfaction and behavior.

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