Visible and Loud Achievements

Psychologically, we always have been social creatures — for us to guarantee survival and security, we will have to form groups, assigned based on one's capability. To be accepted into a group, it is a must to prove oneself to others.

Up until now, this behavior remained as the society rewards those who acquired ideal skills or resources. For example, people exhibit their skills or cars, houses, and other luxurious stuff in exchange for, usually validation, wealth, or even power. These 3 resources are vital for a contemporary person to thrive in an attention-based society.