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The Atlantic2 months agoWritingThe Deceptive Language of LuxuryThe pursuit of exclusivity in luxury goods can create a facade of belonging based on social clout rather than financial means. [ more ]
Business Matters2 days agoMarketing6 Savvy Ways to Unmask Luxury Brands' Mind Games Brainwashing YouLuxury brands create a sense of status that drives consumer desire, regardless of financial means. [ more ]
The Atlantic2 months agoWritingThe Deceptive Language of LuxuryThe pursuit of exclusivity in luxury goods can create a facade of belonging based on social clout rather than financial means. [ more ]
time.com2 weeks agoBusinessHow Busyness Became the New Status SymbolBusyness in the U.S. has shifted from a burden to a status symbol, indicating high social status. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 weeks agoWritingNovelist Sarah Moss: Hunger numbed my shame and humiliation'The author sought acceptance in a social environment through possessions, despite personal resistance to the items themselves. Books provided an escape and education amidst the emotional turmoil of bullying. [ more ]
The Good Life France1 month agoNYC foodFrench Bread the Staff of Life - The Good Life FranceThe history of bread in France reflects social status and cultural evolution, from a staple food to a symbol of nobility. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoWritingPoem of the week: Sudanese Saying by Pierre JorisSolidarity in facing adversity is reflected in a Sudanese saying mentioned in Pierre Joris's work. [ more ]
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Mail Online7 months agoDigital lifeMen and women with low voices are seen as more attractive, study findsPeople with lower pitch voices are more appealing for long-term relationships. Men with low voices are seen as more formidable and prestigious among other men. [ more ]