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Highlights From The Comments On Bobos In Paradise

Scott Alexander presents highlights from reader comments on his 'Bobos in Paradise' book review, covering critiques of the book's thesis, discussions on elite education, and debates on social class dynamics.

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Dec 9, 2022 6,150 words 60 likes 149 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read
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Book Review: First Sixth Of Bobos In Paradise

Scott reviews David Brooks' thesis on how a 1950s change in Ivy League admissions policy reshaped American elite culture and society.

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Dec 1, 2022 3,511 words 172 likes 698 comments Listen · 25 min Read Read
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