
A short compilation of research on how being wealthy affects...
Apr 12, 2021 · A short compilation of research on how being wealthy affects people’s psychology. “To understand how money affects politics, we need to understand how money aff
On “rich guy has an opinion” journalism, i.e. “entire news s...
May 15, 2026 · On “rich guy has an opinion” journalism, i.e. “entire news stories dedicated to the otherwise unremarkable opinion of a rich person, or news stories that fold the opinions of rich people …
The War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won. “Why do so many...
Dec 4, 2024 · The War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won. “Why do so many Americans live in poverty? Because so many rich people benefit from it.”
“Even the Weather Felt Expensive”
Apr 22, 2026 · “Even the Weather Felt Expensive” Filmmaker Noah Hawley was invited to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Campfire retreat in 2018. Reflecting on the experience recently for The Atlantic, …
“In today’s new Gilded Age, the 900-plus billionaires in the...
Mar 16, 2026 · The country’s 900 billionaires have far too much influence over our government and economy. Here’s how we can reduce the power of the ultra-rich
Where the Rich Use Public Transportation… - kottke.org
Nov 16, 2021 · Where the Rich Use Public Transportation… I ran across this quote while reading about what makes Tokyo work as a city: A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s …
Extinction Burst Explains MAGA Voters’ Racist Anger
Feb 7, 2025 · This fantastic two-minute video, from a guy named Rich, neatly explains why the anger and frustration of Trump’s supporters has been growing over time — why the pushback on things like …
What Happens When the Super Rich Are This Selfish? (It Isn’t...
Nov 21, 2023 · What Happens When the Super Rich Are This Selfish? (It Isn’t Pretty.) The West has always counted on the rich to support societies in times of need and crisis.
“Boredom is the price we pay for a life rich with meaning. R...
Mar 3, 2026 · “Boredom is the price we pay for a life rich with meaning. Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.”
“Pay enough, and you can jump to the front of the queue for ...
Mar 16, 2026 · It immediately reminded me of the first time I flew first class and the ticket granted me entry into an upscale airline lounge and I was livid that rich people had a calm, quiet place while …