Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Here is my conversation with my friend Jim O’Shaughnessy on the Infinite Loops podcast. Jim asked some tough questions here. I’ve been on Infinite Loops a few times before, but this is my favorite one so far.

I delivered six lectures in front of a live studio audience, exploring the psychology of social status, examining its evolutionary roots, developmental origins, and the fundamental role it plays in shaping human behavior. We examine individual differences in status-seeking, the evolutionary reasons behind status pursuit, and the complex relationships between status, envy, emotions, and intrasexual competition for romantic partners. We also investigate the dynamics of social status in relation to stories, plot lines, and arenas of competition, and conclude by discussing the concept of luxury beliefs and their impact on society.

The Economist selects my book Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, as one of the best books of the year

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