Wisdom and Recognition

James Rebanks reflects on the significance of wisdom and virtue in a world obsessed with wealth and fame. He shares the deep respect his grandfather commanded within their close-knit community, despite not being recognized by the wider world. Rebanks discusses the power of storytelling to challenge dominant cultures and the marginalization experienced by those outside the educated elite. This tension between the marginalized and the elites drives political change and populism in today's world.