In this week’s episode of Big Ideas Book Club, Rob Henderson joins us to talk about the social effect of the family. Rob Henderson is the author of “Trouble, A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class”, which is a raw coming-of-age memoir that recounts his experiences in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, and attending elite universities such as Yale and Cambridge. It is an absolutely amazing story you're about to hear. Furthermore, Rob delves into the connection between parental absence, socioeconomic status, and current policy matters. His concept of “luxury beliefs”—ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the less fortunate– gives explanation to problems that society currently faces. We also discuss possible solutions to ensure the common good for society as a whole. This is a fascinating and insightful podcast that you won’t want to miss.

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