The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It Free Audiobook Download by Will Storr

Status is a complicated thing. It's not just about what you have; it's about how much you have, and how well you have it. When we're young, our status on the playground may not be as important to us as being popular or having our picture taken. But as we get older, the stakes get higher: our social ranking becomes an essential component of who we are. As Storr writes in his book, "status is the fundamental human currency."

In this account of the status game, Storr tells of how our society is largely reliant on a system of approval and disapproval based on social position. He goes on to explain that this approves or disapproves people by their actions, which can often be absurd and mean-spirited.

In late 2008, Will Storr was on holiday in Mexico, when he met a man who had been on the run from his country's authorities for more than two decades. A friend of his introduced him to Daniel and his wife, Daniela-both pseudonyms. Over a few days, the two became friends and Will began to learn a lot about how those in power from all over the world use social position to stay safe.

In his new book The Status Game, Will Storr takes a deep dive into the status game. He explores how we use social positioning to define ourselves, why there is so much competition in our society and how this affects the way we live. He also delves into the ways in which images of people on social media have changed our perceptions of reality.

Will Storr argues that we humans are obsessed with social position in our day-to-day lives, whether through things like status in social media or achievements in our career.

This audiobook can be downloaded by anyone over the age of 18. It is slightly over an hour long and is narrated by Will Storr. The Status Game opens up with a series of thoughts on social life, starting with the idea that if you're so busy trying to climb the status ladder you're neglecting your friends. This book makes us question what exactly is it that we want in our lives and how we use things like status and prestige to get it.