429. The Psychology of Social Status and Class | Rob Henderson
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Populism and Social Status Dynamics
- A study on populism and status revealed an inverse correlation between desire for status and interest in populism.
- Populism supporters tend to prefer strong leaders rather than seeking high positions themselves.
- Anti-populists often have a strong desire for status and oppose the idea of a strong man leader.
- This dynamic reflects differing societal experiences: populists see deteriorating communities, while the upper segment sees relative order.
- Both groups can be further divided into those genuinely concerned about societal issues and those seeking power or abdicating responsibility.
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