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How Status Signaling Evolved - by Erik Torenberg

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Contrasting the signaling styles of old elites vs new elites

How Status Signaling Evolved Contrasting the signaling styles of old elites vs new elites Erik Torenberg Nov 10, 2022 53 11 Share We’ve described the differences between the old elites and the new elites . We’ve discussed status and signaling . Now, inspired by the book, “ The Sum of Small Things: A Theory of the Aspirational Class ,” let’s contrast the signaling styles of old elites vs new elites. From economic to cultural capital Elites used to distinguish themselves by what they consumed. Sociologist Thorstein Veblen wrote about how the wealthy bought silver spoons even though they weren't

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