Re:Staggering stat: 87% of U.S. teenagers have iPhones
by smabie on Thursday January 06, 2022 @12:12AM
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While that's certainly an aspect, "cool" people can be identified by others even in the in-group. Usually it's related to them having genuine authenticity vs a "poser" who is distinctly uncool.
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Re:Staggering stat: 87% of U.S. teenagers have iPhones
by vannevar on Thursday January 06, 2022 @10:01AM
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Sure, there is social hierarchy within the tribe. But the tribe members all share a common culture. The phone isn't necessarily about being cool, it's about conforming to the rest of the tribe. A tribe that all uses Android is possible, but the interlocking nature of social networks combined with a teen's heightened sensitivity to being an outsider creates a stronger "winner-take-all" mechanism in teen social networks compared to adults.