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Very Important People

Book • 2020
In *Very Important People*, Ashley Mears delves into the elite global party circuit, exposing the intricate dynamics of beauty, status, and money.

She spent eighteen months researching how clubs use beautiful women to attract wealthy men, highlighting issues of gender inequality and exploitation.

The book offers a captivating narrative that critiques the conspicuous consumption of the wealthy, shedding light on the transactional nature of relationships within this exclusive world.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Spencer Greenberg
as a fascinating exploration of human psychology through the lens of nightclubs in New York.
15 snips
Money, status, power, and sex in nightclubs around the world (with Ashley Mears)
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Chris Williamson
as the author of the book about high end nightclubs and the fact of champagne waste.
#212 - Ashley Mears - Why Do People Go To Nightclubs?
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Ashley Mears
as her book about high-end nightclubs and conspicuous consumption.
Our Digital Economic Lives
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Tyler Cowen
as one of his favorite books of the year.
Ashley Mears on Status and Beauty
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Jason Palmer
as the author of "Very Important People, Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit."
To a concerning degree: dire climate assessments
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Jason Palmer
as the author of Very Important People, Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit.
To a concerning degree: dire climate assessments

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