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“Buying Things Is Usually Stupid” with Joel Stein

50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

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The Absurdity of Status Symbols

This chapter explores the fascination and irony of luxury items as status symbols, examining their impact on emotions and societal values. Through personal anecdotes, the speakers discuss how ownership of such items can provoke feelings of jealousy and questions of self-worth.

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