EPISODE · Jul 25, 2022 · 41 MIN
“The Status Game” by Will Storr
from It's Never Just A Game · host NJ Pesci and Greg Pesci
The Brothers review the book, The Status Game, by Will Storr. In the book, Storr clarifies that status seeking isn’t a frivolous activity: it’s intricately intertwined with our ultimate evolutionary goals. “The higher we rise, the more likely we are to live, love and procreate. It’s the essence of human thriving. It’s the status game.” And of course, some talk of sports!
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The Brothers review the book, The Status Game, by Will Storr. In the book, Storr clarifies that status seeking isn’t a frivolous activity: it’s intricately intertwined with our ultimate evolutionary goals. “The higher we rise, the more likely we are to live, love and procreate. It’s the essence of human thriving. It’s the status game.” And of course, some talk of sports!
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