Income Inequality Inspires Interest in Luxury Items
A state-by-state analysis of Google searches find high-status goods are of more interest in places with a larger gap between rich and poor.
Status
The Eco-Unfriendly Appeal of a Lush Green Lawn
New research from Arizona finds we associate traditional, water-intensive landscaping with high social status.
Study: Middle Initials Are Associated With Intelligence
A first-of-its-kind study finds we associate middle initials with intellectual heft.
How Putin's Image Obsession Helps Explain the Situation in Ukraine
While the crisis in Crimea might seem anything but rational, when you look at it through the lens of Putin's past actions, it starts to make some sense.
Dressing for Success Sometimes Means Defying the Norm
New research suggests non-traditional sartorial choices can signal autonomy and a high level of status.
How Much Can Your Last Name Affect Your Work?
New research finds Germans with noble-sounding names are more likely to be managers.
Artifacts
Our multimedia presentation on the evolution of fairness continues with an examination conspicuous consumption among primitive peoples.