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Published Nov 2, 2020

From Pedestals to Guillotines

Shankar Vedantam delves into the paradoxical relationship between admiration and disdain for power, exploring how society simultaneously idolizes and criticizes celebrities and political figures. By examining media influence and tracing the history of power dynamics from evolution to modern culture, he uncovers the complex interaction of wealth, public image, and societal perceptions.
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