The Dissenter

#1011 Will Storr - The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It

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Oct 25, 2024
Will Storr, a British author and journalist known for his works in Esquire and GQ Australia, dives deep into the concept of status in human societies. He explores how status influences behavior, mental health, and social media dynamics. Storr discusses gender differences in status competition, the psychological toll of low status, and the evolutionary roots behind these behaviors. He emphasizes the importance of cooperation and individuality in the pursuit of status, presenting it as a complex yet essential game in human interactions.
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Status as a Need

  • Status is a fundamental human need, not just a desire.
  • It's about feeling valued and respected by others.
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Diverse Status Games

  • Humans have countless ways to play status games due to their imaginative nature.
  • We excel at and value different things, leading to diverse status pursuits.
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Cooperation and Status

  • Status acquisition isn't always competitive; cooperation is key to creating status games.
  • Hierarchies and cooperation are essential for functional groups.
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