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The Fundamental Nature of Status Games
- The pursuit of status is fundamental, whether one aims to "rule, save, buy, or fuck the world".
- Even in war, status, measured in blood, must be pursued before material gains.
Status Games and Social Media
- The Stanford Prison Experiment highlights how identifying with a role influences behavior.
- On social media, this manifests as virtue dominance games, where people aggressively enforce moral rules.
Cults and Status
- Cult leaders genuinely believe their claims, rather than preying on vulnerable individuals.
- Cults offer precise rules and promise connection and status to those who have failed in ordinary life.