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Will Storr on The Status Game: How Power, Conflict and Ego Shape Our Lives - PMQ044
The Peter McCormack Show
Navigating Belief and Status in Human Interactions
This chapter delves into the intricacies of belief systems and their impact on identity and social status, particularly within the context of communities like the anti-vaccine movement and Bitcoin. It illustrates how individuals seek validation through relatable narratives, leading to a psychological struggle when faced with conflicting beliefs. The authors highlight the defensive nature of status dynamics, showing how threats to personal beliefs can provoke aggressive responses and perpetuate cycles of conflict.
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