SO Instinct Zones

Below you can find notes that accompany our SO Instinct Zones video:

SO1-

  • Ravenous pursuit of interactions that hook. Seeking out relational edges. Risking reputation to create sparks. Testing social boundaries. Inciting controversy and group drama. Social frenzy

  • Insecure about interpersonal aliveness and spark. Triggered by group status quo and stable interactions

SO1-2

  • The Compulsive Provocateur, The Lightning Rod, The Instigative Probe, The Edgelord Troll, The Utopian Fantasy, The Messiah Complex, The Mythical Healing Spectacle (Marilyn Manson, Lars Von Trier, Camille Paglia, Amma the Hugging Saint, Benny Hinn, Milo Yiannopoulos)

  • triggered by lack of new social disruptions

SO1-3

  • The Shaman Catalyst, The Catharsis Priest/Priestess, The Transformation Coach, The Psychopomp, The Exorcist, The Exotic Fetishist, The Insatiable Stalker, The Anarchist  (Alan Moore, Richard Gadd, Diamanda Galás, FKA Twigs)

  • triggered by lack of transformative interaction

SO2-

  • Making a name for myself. Seeking fame and likability. Roles and social identities. My place in the hierarchy. My impact on others. Trends/Memes. Garnering attention. Brands. Being witnessed/validated

  • Insecure about popularity, likability, and status. Triggered by low status or being ignored and shunned.

SO2-3

  • The Clout Chaser, The Snob and the Suck-up, The Gatekeep, The Tier List, The Scene Kid, The VIP Club, The Summit, The A-List Influencer, The Guru  (Beyonce, Grimes, Warhol, Jennifer Lopez, Disney Club 33)

  • triggered by lower status in a hierarchy

SO2-1

  • The Viral Gossip Hour, The Walking Meme, The Clip Farm Streamer,  The TMZ, The Nip Slip, The Oversharer, The Reality TV Star (Trump, iShowspeed, Kanye West, isanyoneup)

  • triggered by not being sought after or paid attention to

SO3-

  • Securing connections. Enmeshment and long-term ties. Building a reputation and legacy. Movements and causes. Entrenched group culture. Relational containment

  • Insecure about losing group cohesion and interpersonal stability.

SO3-2

  • The Family/Cult, The Group Chat Admin, The Guest List, The Friend Farmer, The Unpretentious Field Reporter, The Documentary, The Case Study, The Therapist, The Father/Mother Figure  (HR Giger, Couple’s Therapy, Dr. Drew, Jordan Peterson)

  • triggered by group discord and disruption

SO3-1

  • The Underbelly Porn, The Moral Decay, The Forbidden Taboo, The Subversive Fringe Culture (Marilyn Manson, GG Allin, Larry Clark, Kids (1995), Euphoria, Soft White Underbelly, Taxicab Confessions)

  • triggered by stifling appropriateness

Joseph Simone