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Inescapable Impulse for Status
- Our impulse for status is ingrained and inescapable, similar to basic needs like sleep.
- Awareness of this desire can help mitigate its hold without denying our nature.
Power of Belief in Stories
- People who hold fringe beliefs, like anti-vaxxers, sincerely believe their own heroic narratives.
- The brain convinces us with stories that affirm our identity and heroism.
Status Through Anti-Vax Community
- Miranda, an isolated young mother, found anti-vax communities online and gained status by defending their beliefs.
- Gaining status in the group strengthened her convictions and identity.