Published Nov 15, 2021
How the Desire for Status Explains (Pretty Much) Everything
Delve into the intricacies of human behavior with Will Storr as he unpacks how the deep-seated drive for status shapes everything from personal growth to societal structures, and how modern phenomena like social media amplify status anxiety through complex status games of dominance, virtue, and success.
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