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Psychology · 19 min

The Status Game

By Will Storr

This episode uncovers how our fundamental, often unconscious, drive for status shapes everything from our daily choices to societal structures, offering a clearer lens on human motivation.

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Psychology
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“This episode uncovers how our fundamental, often unconscious, drive for status shapes everything from our daily choices to societal structures, offering a clearer lens on human motivation.”

— Will Storr, The Status Game

What it is about

Social psychology, human motivation, status dynamics, self-awareness

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a deep, unacknowledged pull to be seen, respected, or valued, this will feel familiar a clarifying perspective on its pervasive influence.

The author

Will Storr, an acclaimed journalist and author, brings a sharp, investigative eye to the hidden forces that shape human behavior, revealing the clear, often uncomfortable truths beneath our social interactions.

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Will Storr

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