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Status games: Absurd or necessary?

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  • Mar 17, 2023
  • #SocialInteraction #Psychology
Khe Hy
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What do Teslas, Whole Foods, and blue bubbles have in common? They’re all symbols in the status games that you play, even if only on a subconscious level. Why do you play status gam... Show More

What do Teslas, Whole Foods, and blue bubbles have in common? They’re all symbols in the status games that you play, even if only on a subconscious level. Why do you play status games? Because striving is in your human nature and status games benefit many areas of your life.

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Paul Millerd @p_millerd · Mar 19, 2023
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Good read! I think another spin on this is how the internet *can* enable micro communities where you can get status and prestige for things you care about. I think the biggest traps are just status games you haven’t actively chosen. I’m fine getting status for consistently…
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