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video UK · 19 September 2024

When you're poor and you get rich, you leave everyone you know behind

This video argues that sudden wealth for someone from poverty creates social isolation, separating them from family and friends who remain poor. It suggests that while the individual's life improves, they are forced to confront the enduring poverty of their community, leading to a profound sense of detachment rather than pure happiness.

By Gary Stevenson

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