I think you have to play the status game first (even if you don't realize you're... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		m463 on Jan 25, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Who wants to play the status game? I think you have to play the status game first (even if you don't realize you're doing it). If you meet a stranger, you have to figure out if they are crazy/dangerous before proceeding to collaboration.

funnybeam on Jan 25, 2020 [–]

That’s playing the Trust Game. People often see the Status Game as a proxy for the trust game which is a big mistake

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact