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From macroeconomic to microeconomics, individuals create the world in their own likeness. Global events are defined as prime ministers wheel and deal, offering promises and protecting mimicking events similar to an individual going to a party to mingle with friends. Each individual is its own economy with an established reputations and goals. We observe the competition and forerunners to maneuver, defend and capitalize.

The greater systems and strategies are developed by an individual. Social events become complex as adults. We learn from interactions and develop strategies. The systems between individuals are observed in group systems between nations. People of a nation become one person to the outside observer. Similar to phenotype (visible traits) and genotype (genetic material) people outside the group see an image, while a person knows their family history and entire genetic makeup. Each hair follicle carries a different genetic code making it look black, brown, red, or blond though it is actually combinations of each hue.

Large industrialized nations became popular kids. They use their attractiveness to dominate and control. Other countries desire what they have. This becomes a peaceful means to make rules of conduct. There are several levels of status amongst popular kids though they are all popular. Countries are unique, yet assessed by their level of desirability depending on what they offer and how they perform in a situation.

Most people want to improve themselves. Most countries focus on internal independence through leading people. They do not want to rely on larger countries for support. However, a social climber desire greater status by befriending someone in the popular group. There are a couple ways of accomplishing this: go to a summit or ally a larger country.

At the summit everyone mingles and gets a beer. It is fun to visit with various people. Everyone develops their rank and becomes a person to everyone. The designated popular person who encompasses group agenda does not have to be present at all times. They only need to make a showing to validate the group. In the meantime, everyone assesses each other. What do they offer in image and resources? How is this beneficial to themselves or to the group?

A level of empathy exists between groups of an equal status noting the unfairness of appeal, attractiveness, good skin, sense of humor and respect. Social climber desires the advantageous position of befriending a popular person. They may also speak for the popular person. This person might be honest or someone promoting their own agenda. They may give out incorrect information to take down the leader or trade information for other alliances.

If damaging a popular kid's reputation, they may become defensive with attempts to reiterate correct information; however, as they fight their popularity decreases. Damage to their reputation could promote a self destructive situation. An attractive woman often gets the reputation of being easy. As they fight they are manipulated until leaving; thereby, ending any ability of the less popular person to make believable promises. She is given the ultimatum to conform to the wishes of their friends. This action can end in prostitution. Over time, their primary export becomes outdated; they are no longer needed or wanted. Therefore, the less popular person must befriend another ally or lose credibility again. Limited contact and embargos are eminent.

People in the group want this action. In some situations, an argument or envy between allies becomes a platform to generate competition to gain resources at a frugal price. Since popular people's status is gained by having what other people want their decisions have an impact on everyone. However, they are usually alone, to an extent, when ensuring their personal safety and success. It is difficult to win when this activity begins.

An intelligent person realizes they are the asset. They are the trophy and threats are hallow. They can continue to control the situation; however, it doesn't make sense to go to parties where they are targeted with unwanted sexual propositions, increased potential for rape or drug abuse. They may want to argue the point. People are content with the alliance.

Over time, the group may wonder what happened. The group is no longer validated. This is an upsetting situation. The group becomes outraged. They want to shift focus away from unacceptable conduct and protect their reputation. Since they are being ignored, new solutions must be found. Leaders subverting their power are placed under the microscope. Promises are not being fulfilled. Finding answers is chaotic.

At the summit they exchange ideas on why this action occurred. Shifting back and forth between possibilities, the main person of interest is unavailable to speak for themselves, even if they left a correspondence explaining terms. The thought of no longer wanting to get in bed is outrageous. This action was determined as the reason they became popular.

The standoff created by absence is resolved with compromise; however, this rarely happens. By maintaining a sense of humor they retain respect. In addition, deals develope later; therefore, not the sole reason for their popularity. Internal production, wealth and technology continue to define their desirability so they are appealing to another summit willing to conform to established trade rules. This action also retains social status so one day they may negotiate a resolution.

Nations are made of people. Seeing direct links between large events and a complicated personal life are not coincidental. People are national leaders. Human beings recreate ourselves through everything we do, no matter how large or small.

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