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Rob Henderson: How Luxury Beliefs took over the elite
Mar 13, 2024
Rob Henderson discusses the concept of luxury beliefs and their influence on society, particularly among the affluent. The podcast also delves into his personal journey from a difficult childhood to navigating elite spaces and contrasting US and UK college campus politics.
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- Affluent individuals exhibit 'luxury beliefs' to signal high status through woke ideas.
- Critiquing tech elites for imposing strict screen rules despite profiting from addictive technologies.
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Encountering Luxury Beliefs at Yale University
Rob Henderson, a psychology writer, shares his experience transitioning from the military to Yale University. He expresses admiration for the students' study skills honed through years of preparation. However, he struggled with campus politics and identity debates, witnessing intense reactions over issues like Halloween costumes. Henderson discusses the emergence of what is now referred to as 'wokeness' at the university.
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