People often seek status after acquiring wealth, as they are evolutionarily hardwired for status, which has been a part of human nature since the agricultural revolution.

The way people signal their status can vary; some do it through appearance, while others use stories or experiences to convey their worth.

Signaling value is important; people often buy expensive items to convey a certain image or status to their peers.

People who have achieved wealth often still seek status, which is a biologically ingrained desire, despite having the financial means already.

While overall wealth may be increasing, the status game is creating more 'losers' who feel invisible and lack leverage in society, leading to a growing divide between the haves and have-nots.

Humans may have vestigial pheromonal effects, as evidenced by chemical signaling that can influence social and reproductive behaviors.

Status games are inherently limited and combative, while wealth creation can be a positive-sum game where everyone can benefit; wealth creation games are more pleasant and have concrete material returns, unlike status games which are vague and fuzzy.

People in India who have achieved a certain status may not feel the need to showcase their wealth through expensive purchases, but they still spend significantly on luxury items.

Humans and monkeys both exhibit value-based decision-making, where the brain tracks social interactions and the perceived value of relationships, similar to economic decision-making.