Money Talks: Under the Spell of Someone Else’s Wealth

Sep 17, 2024

Rumaan Alam, an acclaimed author known for his thought-provoking works, dives into the complexities of wealth and class dynamics in his new novel, *Entitlement*. He and Emily Peck explore how ordinary people can become enchanted by the lives of the super-rich, discussing the contagious nature of wealth's ego and conceit. The conversation touches on the impact of financial disparities on friendships, personal responsibility in affluent circles, and whether true freedom comes from wealth or alternative paths.