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The Intellectuals and the Masses
John Carey
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“John Carey's book discusses the intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th century, highlighting what intellectuals dislike about suburban life.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: intellectuals versus masses
For: Readers interested in cultural criticism and social commentary
Key quote: “John Carey's book, The Intellectuals and the Masses, is all about the kind of intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th century.”
The host references John Carey's book to illustrate the disdain that intellectuals historically held towards the masses, particularly in the context of suburban life. This disdain is exemplified through the lens of Metroland, which represents the very aspects of society that intellectuals often criticized.