Social status > Money
We process money and social values in the same part of our brain, and weigh them against one another when making decisions. Our brains consider a good reputation to be rewarding as we consider our options.
Our position in social hierarchies strongly influences motivation as well as physical and mental health.
Social status is hugely influential even when we're not in direct competition with someone else.
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