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Natasha Joukovsky — On Recursion, Status Games & Manufactured Nonchalance (EP.268)

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The Facade of Effortlessness: Class and Status in America

This chapter examines the concept of manufactured nonchalance and how it varies across social classes in America, especially within elite educational settings. The speakers discuss the intersection of effortlessness and status, revealing the pressures faced by those from less privileged backgrounds. Through personal anecdotes and cultural critiques, they highlight the evolving nature of social signals in the age of digital media and the absurdities of status projection.

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