The Social Comparison Process
Bill explains how our ancestors evolved to constantly compare themselves to others in their small groups in order to be chosen as a partner and accepted by the rest of the group. This process of social comparison is a zero-sum game and can lead to life dissatisfaction in today's world where we are constantly paying attention to our status.In this clip
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637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands
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Why do people prioritize social status, as discussed in the episode 637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands and the clip The Social Comparison Process?
Why do people prioritize social status as discussed in the episode 637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands and the clip The Social Comparison Process?
Why do people prioritize social status, as discussed in the episode 552: Will Storr | Understanding Social Position and the Status Game and the clip Social Cues Explained, as well as in episode 637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands and the clip The Social Comparison Process?