
STATUS: Does Our Need for It Explain ... Everything?
The Next Big Idea
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The Subtle Role of Status in Everyday Life
Our status detection system is constantly working, even noting subtle cues like eye contact and orange juice allocation. Status is not tangible like money; it's offered by others and can be withdrawn. Even famous people like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are concerned about their status. The orange juice study, though ridiculous, feels completely true.
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