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The Fifth Column

CHAPTER

Luxury Beliefs and Activism

This chapter discusses the themes from a guest's memoir focused on 'luxury beliefs' among affluent liberals, examining the impact of societal beliefs on trauma and identity. It critiques the selective focus of media narratives on political issues, particularly gun violence and the Gaza-Israel conflict, while exploring the evolution of social movements like Occupy Wall Street and their implications for meaningful activism.

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