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Cain and Abel: Status Envy and the Culture War
This chapter explores the dynamics of status envy and resentment among different socio-economic groups, focusing on the story of Cain and Abel from the Bible. It discusses the use of victims as symbols for personal agendas, the perception of coastal elites as cultural and intellectual elites, and Trump's appeal as a celebrity who speaks like a working-class person.