This is a thoughtful reminder of how deeply the pursuit of status shapes our lives! I like the contrast between the zero-sum nature of status and the infinite possibilities that come from compassion and presence. True respect comes not from chasing titles, but from how we treat every person we meet :)
Thank you for the great post, Lawrence!
It reminds me of the article, "Status as a Service," that describes how social media uses humans' psychology to pursue social capital = status.
(https://glasp.co/kei/p/3p2G3W0rjMJ7zLeFJAb2)
Also, it lets me consider what we should do to make great social media that doesn't rely on the status game. Thanks for the post!
That Eugene Wei piece is a classic! Thanks for the note Kei.
This is a thoughtful reminder of how deeply the pursuit of status shapes our lives! I like the contrast between the zero-sum nature of status and the infinite possibilities that come from compassion and presence. True respect comes not from chasing titles, but from how we treat every person we meet :)
Thank you Kazuki! I feel like both you and Kei embody that compassion and the way y'all show up in your work.