Dig: Very Important People w/ Ashley Mears
Jacobin Radio
The Tragic Consequences of Idolizing the Ultra Wealthy
This chapter delves into the tragic consequences of a society that idealizes ultra wealthy individuals and uses them as a measure of success, exploring the toxic effects and how they permeate society. The speakers also delve into the role of positional goods in displaying wealth and the perpetual desire for higher status, concluding with an examination of how economic inequality and changes in the real estate market impact exclusive clubs in cities like New York.
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