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Book Review: First Sixth Of Bobos In Paradise

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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David Brooks's Bobo's in Paradise is an uneven book. The 1st 6th is a daring historical thesis that touches on every aspect of 20th century America. Next 5-6ths are the late 90s equivalent of Millennials Just Want Avocado Toast. A 1950s change in Harvard admissions policy, destroyed one American aristocracy and created another.

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