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What Elites Really Believe
The Good Fight
Luxury Beliefs: Status Through Ideology
Luxury beliefs are ideologies adopted by the elite as a means of signaling social status, replacing material displays of wealth like expensive clothing. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent among educated, upper-middle-class individuals and is exemplified by beliefs such as 'defund the police.' While many, including critics, recognize these beliefs as misguided, there's a disagreement on understanding the motivations behind them, particularly regarding why elites cling to such beliefs despite their questionable validity.
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