Is social status a good thing? There is no such thing as pure social status in the world. Even emperors have to consider various interests, balance court relations, and implement policies to prevent rebellions. Try being a tyrant or a brutal ruler and see how long you last. If you are a national leader or the world's richest person, you have social status, but you are not free because you cannot detach from social relationships. If you can make money without relying on any cooperative social organizations—meaning you can make money without any social relationships—believe me, even when facing the world's richest person or the President of the United States, you won't bow your head.