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Modern WisdomSep 20, 2021

#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game

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The Status Game on Social Position and How We Use It

Will Storr

If you can embody those three qualities, it's hard for you to fail in life.

the status game

Will Storr

But objectively, there's nothing any more or less ridiculous of a yam versus a Ferrari or versus being the best social justice warrior.

selfie

Will Storr

one of the things I wrote about in my book selfie, which, which was a few years ago now is this idea that it's actually, you know, contrary to what a…

Guest: Will Storr

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Will Storr is an award winning author and journalist. Status is the original human currency. Prestige, renown, respect and admiration are all sought after because it gave our ancestors better access to mates, safety and resources. Now the modern era has arrived, the lions are no longer chasing us but our desire for status is a strong as ever. Expect to learn why growing a huge yam can make you the favourite in your tribe, why tall poppy syndrome exists, the reason for our conscience, the risks of radically gaining or losing status, the winning qualities to develop if you want to enhance your status, how the status game relates to cancel culture and much more...

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The Status Game on Social Position and How We Use It

Will Storr

The host discusses the qualities that contribute to high social status, referencing Will Storr's book for insights on…

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the status game

Will Storr

The host discusses the concept of status games as explored in 'The Status Game,' highlighting how people compete for…

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selfie

Will Storr

The host discusses the concept of status and its impact on empathy, referencing their book 'Selfie' to illustrate how…

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The Story of Elliot Rogers

The host discusses the profound impact of humiliation on human behavior, particularly in relation to status and viole…

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Laurie Lee's autobiography

The host references Laurie Lee's autobiography to illustrate the concept of status within groups. Lee's experiences o…

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A second recurring theme is social status and behavior.
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The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in social dynamics and personal development and Anyone interested in social dynamics and human behavior.

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The Status Game on Social Position and How We Use It

Will Storr

Best for Individuals interested in social dynamics and personal developmentOften cited around social status and behavior

“The book discusses social position and how status is utilized in various games of life, emphasizing the importance of warmth, sincerity, and competence.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: social status and behavior

For: Individuals interested in social dynamics and personal development

Key quote: “If you can embody those three qualities, it's hard for you to fail in life.”

The host discusses the qualities that contribute to high social status, referencing Will Storr's book for insights on optimal self-presentation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of warmth, sincerity, and competence in social interactions.

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the status game

Will Storr

Best for Anyone interested in social dynamics and human behaviorOften cited around status games on Twitter

“The speaker mentions a study that was not included in 'the status game' because it was in a previous book, indicating a connection between the two works.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: status games on Twitter

For: Anyone interested in social dynamics and human behavior

Key quote: “But objectively, there's nothing any more or less ridiculous of a yam versus a Ferrari or versus being the best social justice warrior.”

The host discusses the concept of status games as explored in 'The Status Game,' highlighting how people compete for status in various forms. They use an example from Micronesia where growing the biggest yam was a way to gain social standing, illustrating the absurdity and depth of human status competition.

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selfie

Will Storr

Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and happinessOften cited around status and empathy

“The speaker mentions writing about the idea of the brain as the hero maker in 'selfie' and another book, discussing the storytelling aspect of human nature.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: status and empathy

For: Individuals seeking personal growth and happiness

Key quote: “one of the things I wrote about in my book selfie, which, which was a few years ago now is this idea that it's actually, you know, contrary to what all the self help gurus will tell you, it's very hard to change yourself and a much better route to kind of something that feels like happiness is by changing your environment.”

The host discusses the concept of status and its impact on empathy, referencing their book 'Selfie' to illustrate how changing one's environment can lead to greater happiness. They emphasize that rather than trying to change oneself, it may be more effective to change the people and circumstances around us.

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The Story of Elliot Rogers

Best for Readers interested in psychology and societal issuesOften cited around effects of humiliation

“In the book, I tell in some detail the story of Elliot Rogers, the incel. He left a hundred and eight thousand word memoir online, which was a truly extraordinary document.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: effects of humiliation

For: Readers interested in psychology and societal issues

Key quote: “In the book, I tell in some detail the story of Elliot Rogers, the incel.”

The host discusses the profound impact of humiliation on human behavior, particularly in relation to status and violence. They reference 'The Story of Elliot Rogers' to illustrate how extreme humiliation can lead to dangerous outcomes, as exemplified by Rogers' own narrative.

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Laurie Lee's autobiography

Best for Readers interested in social dynamics and statusOften cited around status games and competition

“The excerpt references a quote from Laurie Lee's autobiography, discussing his experiences during the time of the British Empire.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: status games and competition

For: Readers interested in social dynamics and status

Key quote: “He talks about being, being about as poor as they get, they lived on boiled cabbage and that, that was what they ate.”

The host references Laurie Lee's autobiography to illustrate the concept of status within groups. Lee's experiences of feeling elevated by the status of the British Empire serve as a metaphor for how group identity can influence individual self-worth.

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The Status Game on Social Position and How We Use It

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If you can embody those three qualities, it's hard for you to fail in life.

the status game

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But objectively, there's nothing any more or less ridiculous of a yam versus a Ferrari or versus being the best social justice warrior.

selfie

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one of the things I wrote about in my book selfie, which, which was a few years ago now is this idea that it's actually, you know, contrary to what a…

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