That's not his main thesis, that's his opening anecdote. His main point is that ...

gammarator on Oct 28, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Disadvantages of an Elite Education (2008)

That's not his main thesis, that's his opening anecdote. His main point is that the experience of elite education can shape one's values and expectations in a way that are negative for the individual and for society.