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Doomer Optimism
DO 78 - Chris Arnade w/ Ashley Colby and Anarcho-contrarian
Sep 29, 2022
Chris Arnade, author exploring poverty, addiction, and faith in the US, talks about antidotes to Front Row thinking, including 'don't be an asshole.' They discuss the limitations of quantitative data, negative consequences of hypermobility, educational sorting mechanism, and changing nature of elites. They also touch on controversy over Walmart, upcoming travel plans, and the value of embracing agency and adventure.
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- Spreadsheet brain can lead to a lack of understanding and empathy for working-class communities.
- Small towns are often left behind due to economic shifts and perception by the front row class.
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Chris Arnati's career changes and journey to photojournalism
Chris Arnati has had three career changes, starting with a PhD in physics before moving into banking and finance. He eventually became disillusioned with the industry and turned to long walks, during which he began taking photos and interacting with people he met. This led to a focus on photojournalism, particularly in underserved and marginalized communities.
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