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Status symbol - a weird concept to me. Exhibiting status symbols has various social, psychological, cultural and economic uses and meanings, but it seems to me
by fallinditch 2y ago
Status symbol - a weird concept to me. Exhibiting status symbols has various social, psychological, cultural and economic uses and meanings, but it seems to me that they often reflect the existence of a kind of deficiency.
- skulk 2y agoTrue status is your impact on the world, both realized and potential. Being able to waste thousands of meals' worth on food for a mundane everyday item is a cheap approximation of that.