Luxury Beliefs and the Duplicity of Affluence

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Exploring the phenomenon of luxury beliefs among the upper class and their sheltered nature, this chapter delves into the conflicting views of those who benefit from certain institutions while publicly criticizing them. It also emphasizes the importance of considering the benefits of a stable family life and examines the impact of social class on children's outcomes.

Yascha Mounk and Rob Henderson discuss his journey from poverty to the Ivy League—and how it has shaped his view of America.

Rob Henderson is a writer and author of Rob Henderson’s Newsletter. His forthcoming book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, will be released next month.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Rob Henderson discuss the importance of a stable family for children; the concept of “luxury beliefs”; and why some things are more important than social mobility.

This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

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