Hidden Brain Episode 49: Filthy Rich
Oct 25, 2016
Brooke Harrington, a sociologist from the Copenhagen Business School and author of 'Capital Without Borders', dives into the secretive lives of billionaires. She reveals shocking insights into their psychological motivations and the heavy emotional burdens of extreme wealth. The conversation explores how billionaires perceive legal boundaries differently and the trust dynamics between wealth managers and their clients. Harrington also discusses the complex familial struggles that affluence brings, illustrating that immense wealth often complicates personal relationships.
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Billionaires Live Beyond Borders
- The lives of the ultra-wealthy are almost unimaginable to ordinary people.
- They regard national borders and laws as essentially non-existent and irrelevant.
Bracelet Rescue by Wealth Manager
- A wealth manager named Eleanor helped a client find a lost bracelet in London, organizing local authorities to retrieve it.
- The client was happy to pay for this personal and attentive service despite the unusual request.
Salmon Test of Loyalty
- A client fabricated a story about a smoked salmon request to test his wealth manager's connections and willingness to act.
- The client wanted to see if the manager would fulfill any request without hesitation or questions.