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What does it mean?
Ideas considered impractical in elite circles often find acceptance among common people.
In plain terms
Smart ideas rejected by the rich are liked by the poor.
What can you take from it?
Common people may value ideas elites reject.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • cultural shifts
  • social dynamics

Putting it to work

  • valuing diverse opinions
  • studying class dynamics
  • reconsidering elite views

Questions to consider

  • Who holds true wisdom?
  • Why are some ideas rejected?

Another view

The mob is not always right; popular ideas can be harmful.

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