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Status has been around forever. Even the ancient Egyptians and Romans had status symbols. But as Chuck Thompson explains in his latest book, The Status Revolution: The Improbable Story of How The Lowbrow Became the Highbrow, status is an evolving concept and what we used to hold in high esteem is always changing.

Despite OKs ubiquity, many people dont know the words behind this two-letter agreement.

Despite OKs ubiquity, many people dont know the words behind this two-letter agreement.

Can you judge a book by its cover? You sure can with “The Status Revolution” by bestseller author Chuck Thompson.

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In “The Status Revolution,” Chuck Thompson argues that class signifiers have flipped, so that what was once luxurious is now out and what was once lowbrow is now in.

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Journalist and author Will Storr explains how status influences everything we do. Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all seek to be of value and feel accepted. Author Chuck Thompson says today’s status ideals have shifted; status is not reflected in the clothes you wear, but more about what you do for society.