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5 Myths About Alcohol: Why It’s Your Enemy & Not Your Friend

Does alcohol help you relax? How much wine is good for you on a daily basis? Why do so many people struggle to stay sober, even after treatment programs? You’re being lied to. Society promotes untruths about alcohol that make people think it’s beneficial, at least when it’s “done right.” That’s the view of Annie Grace, who says that ignorance about alcohol and its abuse lulls people into a false sense of safety in regard to drinking, ultimately leading to addiction for many. Keep reading to learn five myths about alcohol that will cause you to think again about your

How Police Brutality Spurred Malcolm X’s Activism Into Action

How did Malcolm X become a civil rights activist? Who was Johnson Hinton, and what did he have to do with it? In 1957, New York City police officers severely beat up a Black Muslim man named Johnson Hinton. That incident eventually pushed the Nation of Islam—and Malcolm X—into the spotlight of America’s civil rights movement. Read more to learn about the launch of Malcolm X’s activism.

The AMOC Could Collapse by 2025—Here’s What That Means

What would happen if the AMOC collapsed? How could rising temperatures possibly affect the ocean’s currents? Why do some doubt the studies? A recent scientific study suggests the Gulf Stream may slow or stop due to climate change, which would have dramatic effects on the world’s weather. However, some are skeptical that a collapse would happen in this century. Here’s a look at what the AMOC is, what’s causing the collapse, and what it would mean for every person on Earth.

The Importance of Social Status: Why Do We Care About It?

Why do people care about their status? Is social status important? The Status Game by Will Storr explains that on a basic level, people play status games because we’ve evolved to do so. But the reasons that people care about status are more numerous and nuanced than that. Below we’ll explore some of the reasons that explain the importance of social status.

How Status Games Cause Social Humiliation

Have you ever felt humiliated in public? What triggers social humiliation? If you ever try to fit into a new group, you’ll likely feel humiliated if your efforts don’t work out. This is a common consequence of status games, according to Will Storr. Continue reading to learn more about the psychology of social humiliation.

Why Are Malls Dying in the US? (+ How to Save Them)

Why are malls dying in the United States? What factors are contributing to their downfall? How can they adapt for the future? In the 1980s, the mall was a vibrant epicenter in America. Today malls are struggling to survive, their demise fueled by online shopping, large department store closures, and the COVID-19 pandemic. America’s 700 remaining malls are trying to stay alive by modernizing stores and digitizing processes. Keep reading to learn why malls are struggling and what can be done to revive them.

How to Increase Your Status Without Getting Hurt in the Process

How Economic Outpatient Care Leads to UAW Children

Do you want to increase your status? How can you play the status game safely? The Status Game by Will Storr claims that it’s impossible to disengage from status games completely—despite the risks of playing them. But it is possible to protect yourself from the dangers of status games. Let’s explore how to increase status without getting hurt.

The Outgroup Homogeneity Effect: Group Rivalry Gone Wrong

What is the outgroup homogeneity effect? Why do cliques and groups form rivalries with one another? The outgroup homogeneity effect is when members of a group see themselves as unique individuals but believe outsiders are all the same. However, it’s likely that these in-group members aren’t as unique as they think they are. Below you’ll learn more about the outgroup homogeneity effect, according to The Status Game by Will Storr.

What Causes Social Inequality? How Status Plays a Role

What causes social inequality? How does status cause inequality? When a group playing a status game feels threatened by another group, it feels justified in demonizing its enemies and destroying lives to protect its status. The result is deep-rooted inequality where minorities suffer while an elite class thrives. Let’s dive into what causes social inequality, according to The Status Game by Will Storr.

The 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Care What Others Think

Think and Grow Rich: Autosuggestion and Faith

Do you worry about your position in society? Why shouldn’t you care about what others think of you? In The Status Game, Will Storr writes that a status game is successful when it generates status for its members and for the group as a whole. Though there are plenty of reasons to play status games, they have a dark side. Find out why you shouldn’t care what others think of your status in society.