We explore the hidden forces of status and anointment with Professor Toby Stuart, author of Anointed: How Status Shapes Our Lives. Status influences careers, relationships, and how we perceive art, yet as AI blurs traditional markers of merit, society is increasingly relying on shortcuts like pedigree and recognition. We examine the risks, opportunities, and compounding effects of status, revealing how small advantages snowball into lifelong impacts and challenging listeners to rethink how status shapes their world.©2025 Behavioral GroovesTopics[[[[[[[[[©2025 Behavioral GroovesLinksBehavioral Grooves Live in Minneapolis!More About TobyAnointed by Toby StuartJoin us on Substack!Join the Behavioral Grooves communitySubscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTubeMusic LinksDuke Ellington - Take the “A” TrainMozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik