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The Tocqueville Paradox
1:06:20 - 1:12:58 (06:37)
As society's living standards rise, so do people's expectations. Eventually, expectations surpass the rise in living standards, resulting in disaffection and populist uprisings.
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The Tocqueville paradox explains how as living standards rise, people's expectations of society also rise, leading to disaffection and even populist uprisings.
1:06:20 - 1:09:44 (03:24)
Summary
The Tocqueville paradox explains how as living standards rise, people's expectations of society also rise, leading to disaffection and even populist uprisings. Concept creep further amplifies this effect, resulting in a sense of discontentment when the world doesn't progress as imagined.
ChapterThe Tocqueville Paradox
Episode#589 - 14 Lessons from 5 Years Of Modern Wisdom
PodcastModern Wisdom
Holding oneself to high standards, working on oneself, and caring about personal growth and development can be challenging, but it sets one apart from the norm.
1:09:46 - 1:12:58 (03:11)
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Holding oneself to high standards, working on oneself, and caring about personal growth and development can be challenging, but it sets one apart from the norm. Comparing oneself only to the best in a given field can be misleading and does not provide an accurate perspective on progress.