TRIGGERnometry Cancel Culture Explained with Will Storr
Nov 11, 2021
Will Storr, a celebrated journalist and author, dives deep into the intricacies of human behavior and social dynamics. He illuminates the concept of the 'status game' and its relation to cancel culture and online interactions. Storr also reflects on the power of comedy as a form of cultural critique, illustrating its historical role against authority. He discusses the psychological toll of status removal, particularly on disenfranchised men, and the need for a shift towards competence over virtue signaling in society.
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The Status Game
- The status game operates subconsciously in human social life, revolving around connection and status.
- Driven by tribal evolution, humans connect with like-minded groups and compete for status within them.
Two Ways of Competing
- Humans compete for status through virtue signaling and demonstrating competence.
- Virtue signaling involves generosity, rule-following, and enforcing group norms, while competence involves skills and abilities.
Bullying and Dominance
- Bullying is a dominance behavior rooted in status competition among children and even adults.
- It involves pushing others down to elevate oneself, often targeting those perceived as threats to group status.
