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I agree 100% with Gretchen's point. I also think it's also a factor that a lot of folks want to see "real" wealthy and powerful people as relatable and accessible figures, because then maybe that wealth and power is within my reach too. If I aspire to conspicuous wealth, then there must be admirable wealthy people who are worth admiring,…

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