The Status Game, with Will Storr

Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He’s the author of five critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone. His journalism has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His work on sexual violence against men earned the Amnesty International Award and a One World Press Award. His new book “The Status Game” is available now. 

 

We discuss; What status is, why it’s so important. the dangers of a reduction in status (Not even Paul McCartney is safe) and how you can play the game in the least harmful manor, just how Hitler managed to achieve God status among the Nazi’s, we answer the question of whether Is it more important to be successful or virtuous and explain why self-esteem isn’t as desirable as you’d think. 

 

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Books Discussed

 

The Status Game. Selfie, The Science Of Story Telling (All by Will)

The Righteous Mind by Jonathon Haidt

The Elephant In The Brain by Simler & Hanson

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathon Haidt

And When Did You Last See Your Father by Blake Morrison

Them by Jon Ronson

 

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