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The Status Game

On Human Life and How to Play It

Will Storr

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Description

The Status Game (2019) explores the unspoken social hierarchies and competitions for status that drive much of human behavior. Examining the hidden rules of the status game provides insight into the psychological dynamics behind people’s everyday choices and interactions, clearing a path for the ethical player to maintain their locus while thriving in a chaotic world.

Who Should Listen

  • People fascinated by psychology and human behavior
  • Those seeking self-knowledge and personal growth
  • All interested in social dynamics and influence

About the Authors

Will Storr is a journalist and novelist who has published several best sellers including The Science of Storytelling, Selfie, and The Hunger and the Howling of Killian Lone. As a journalist, Storr has covered South Sudan, Uganda, Australia, and El Salvador for the New York Times, the New Yorker, and the Guardian in the UK, winning an Amnesty International Award and an AIB Award for his BBC documentary series along the way.