> That’s not how the whole economy works, but it is a potential failure mode There are others. E.g., if you're line of work doesn't allow for high-status reco

> That’s not how the whole economy works, but it is a potential failure mode There are others. E.g., if you're line of work doesn't allow for high-status recognition (e.g., a blue collar job), being good at what you do will likely not allow you to benefit from reputation -> status transfer.