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Affiliation and dominion represent different approaches to status. Affiliation is about relationships and connections within a group or community. It's about who knows you, who trusts you, and your position within the group. On the other hand, dominion is about power and control. It's about what belongs to you, who has more power, and what actions you take. In modern, urban society, particularly in the realms of the internet, arts, and innovation, affiliation is often more valued due to the importance of the network effect.
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Affiliation and dominion are different ways to think about status. Someone who cares about affiliation focuses on who knows them, who trusts them, and where they stand within the tribe. Someone who cares about dominion focuses on what is theirs (not yours), who has more power, and what they themselves do. Modern, urban society—the world of the internet, arts, and innovation—is built primarily on affiliation. It admires the network effect.
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