

57 - PEG on the French Aristocracy's Selective Breeding Program
May 18, 2024
Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry, a commentator on French aristocracy, discusses the intricate world of elite matchmaking. He reveals how aristocratic families organize social events to secure advantageous marriages for their children. The conversation explores the decline of exclusive institutions and how modern social events have evolved. Gobry also critiques the relevance of human curation in a content-saturated society and examines the financial implications of segregation in education and career opportunities.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Old World Matchmaking: Elite Unions in France
02:48 • 6min
Decline of Exclusive Social Institutions in France
08:46 • 4min
Philosophies of Survival and Creative Expression
12:52 • 29min
The Importance of Human Curation in a Sea of Algorithmic Content
41:43 • 5min
Navigating Segregation and Opportunity
46:30 • 8min
Navigating Societal Hierarchies
54:01 • 9min