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Prison Status
- Ben Gunn, a child murderer, found status and purpose within prison.
- Upon release, he lost his status and longed to return, highlighting how status defines identity.
Status Dependence
- Achieving high status within a limited domain can make leaving that domain frightening.
- The loss of status upon leaving can lead to devastating consequences.
Yam Status Game
- Men in Micronesia compete for status by growing massive yams.
- This demonstrates the human thirst for status, even if the pursuit is unproductive.