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Are the Rich Preparing for Civilisational Collapse? With Evan Osnos

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Yachts and the New Gilded Age

This chapter explores the lavish yacht culture among the ultra-wealthy, highlighting their symbolic significance in terms of status and competition. It delves into the duality of the wealthy's desire for visibility among peers versus their need for secrecy from the public, illustrating economic inequality. Furthermore, it examines the mindset of tech billionaires and their preparations for potential societal collapse, reflecting broader themes of privilege and fragility in contemporary society.

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