#20 The Designer Lie - Status Over Value, Mimetic Desire & The Bauhaus Antidote

Jaden explores the concept of status, its historical roots, and its implications in modern society.Why are we so obsessed with status? Can we be high-status and authentic? Can we live without seeking status?Learn why status-seeking is hardwired into us, why zero-sum games feed our misery, how we can reframe our minds to play positive-sum games, and much, much more…Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jadenhaynes.substack.com/Get in touch in the comments or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenlmhaynesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadenlmhaynesEmail: [email protected]:00 The Nature of Status02:48 The Historical Context of Status05:34 The Illusion of Status Seeking08:46 The Cost of Status Games11:39 The Impact of Social Media on Status14:17 The Zero-Sum Game of Status17:29 Authenticity vs. Status20:23 The Designer Lie23:02 Creating Value Over Status25:50 The Power of Giving28:39 Designing Our Lives for Authenticity31:15 The Final Design Project