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Thanks to the growing community, we can debate big ideas with people all over the world... Simultaneously!!
Join our global community of minds and share with people in different countries and from all backgrounds thorough our weekly online debates. Imagine debating with people in 10 different countries at the same time... How awesome is that?
This is a safe, inclusive and respectful space designed to talk to other humans, learn from one another and implement our ideas, in all relevant aspects of life.
We will discuss both “big” and “small” ideas, talking about the past, present, and future, the ideal world and our everyday reality.
Each Meetup will have a main focus subject, with a wide margin to explore other interesting topics.
Our main rule:
“I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
Some subjects we’ll explore:
Human wellbeing and psychology Relationships and family Society, economics and politics Lifestyles, cultures and languages Technology and futurism Philosophy, religions and ideologies The “why” and “what for” of life
And many more, that we’ll decide on together…
Welcome to the global community of Ideas Exchange!
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Status: What Really Makes Us “Somebody”?
·OnlineOnlineWelcome to this fascinating global debate… held simultaneously!
Join participants from cities the world over… don’t miss out!
https://ideas-exchange.info/en/online-debate/status-what-really-makes-us-somebody/
You can book your space in a few easy steps.
Why do humans care so much about status — and why do we express it so differently across cultures?
From luxury brands to moral convictions, from professional choices to the subtleties of accent, taste, and identity, status shapes our behavior far more than we admit. In some societies, status is loud and visible; in others, it's quiet and coded. And yet the desire to be somebody seems universal.
In this discussion, we’ll explore how status is built, signaled, and contested across societies — and what it reveals about human nature.
## Key Topics We Will Talk About
· The foundations of status: How humans create hierarchies, and why we need them
· Material status: Wealth, consumption, fashion, travel, luxury
· Moral status: Values, virtue, “causes,” and identity as prestige signals
· Professional status: High-income vs high-respect careers, and why some jobs confer prestige even without money
· Cultural cues: Accent, language, grooming, taste, posture, social ease
· High- vs low-inequality countries: How inequality shapes the visibility, loudness, or subtlety of status signals
· Education & intellectual status: Universities, arts, “cultural capital,” languages
· Digital status: Followers, aesthetics, influencer hierarchies
· Lifestyle status: Fitness, wellness, pets, travel, minimalism, subcultures
· Status anxiety: Comparison, insecurity, the psychology of feeling “enough”
· Ethics of status: Are we too obsessed with prestige? Should we be?
· The future of status: AI elites, post-material prestige, global convergence
Whether you’re fascinated by sociology, psychology, culture, or human behavior, this conversation will be a chance to compare perspectives, challenge assumptions, and reflect on how status shapes our choices — often without us realizing it.
When? Tuesday, January 20
What time? 8 PM New York/ 7 PM Chicago/ 5 PM LA
Who participates? Global minds from all over the world
How many people per group? A maximum of 9 people per debating group to maximize experience
How much? We only charge a small contribution of 5 USD which covers our costs and allows us to sponsor people who wouldn’t be able to connect otherwise
First time? Drop us a line and you can participate for FREE 😊
And if I don’t like it? No risk involved. We’ll give you a complete refund
Do I have to prepare? It’s not mandatory, but if you like there’s Food for Thought videos
How do I connect? You’ll receive a link in your email max. 24 hours after payment
Everyone is welcome, together with their plus ones, ideas, and perspectives.
Click on the link and register now!
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