Money creates social hierarchy more sharply than appearance traits (handsomeness, humor, etc.) because income is quantifiable and precise, making people reluctant to discuss it and creating status anxiety.
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Dan ArielyEvidence Quote
“if somebody makes you know a thousand dollars more per year a month that just kind of create a hierarchy”
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The Many Ways Our Irrational Minds Sabotage Our Wealth | Dan Ariely, Behavioral Economist— WealthionCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:45:07 PM
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