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passive_fist comments on Open Thread, Dec. 28 - Jan. 3, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: passive_fist 02 January 2016 08:37:30AM *  0 points [-]

Then there are generally impressive things like having a Ph.D, a high-paying job, or being really skilled in some area which are high status in many groups.

For Ph.D., what kind of groups are you thinking about? (aside from university circles obviously)