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#748 - Rob Henderson - How Privileged Thinking Drives Our Entire Culture

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Luxury beliefs confer status and inflict costs

Luxury beliefs are ideas and opinions that confer status on the affluent while often inflicting costs on the lower classes. A core component of luxury beliefs is that the believer is often shielded from the consequences of their beliefs. One example discussed is the snobbish attitude towards higher education, where individuals may hold beliefs without experiencing the full repercussions, showcasing their luxury beliefs.

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