Clicks & Clout: How We Seek Status In the Digital Age
We think about identity as “I want to be really different, and I want this unique identity.” But we don’t just want a unique identity. We want to have a unique identity that is recognized as unique and valuable, in terms of status.
Dan Frommer • How the internet changed culture — and what it means
One of the core needs of humans is a sense of belonging. For centuries, religion, our tribes, our communities, our families have given us that sense, but modern culture, catalyzed by the internet, has broken down a lot of these connective tissues. And so we look desperately for other places for belonging, places where we can participate in some... See more
Sarah Tavel • The Era of Participatory Social
