I am weirded out by the number of references in reporting on him that feel compelled to emphasize his privileged upbringing. I know that is NOT what you are doing, but do you have any insight as to why this is relentless? Do people really still think having family money insulates people from losing their minds? If anything, it seems to hasten the process.
I can only speak for myself, but I find it another layer of the tragedy — he had all these advantages, coupled with natural gifts, before seeming to lose his way. It also struck me as a contrast with the UHC CEO’s own arc.
I am weirded out by the number of references in reporting on him that feel compelled to emphasize his privileged upbringing. I know that is NOT what you are doing, but do you have any insight as to why this is relentless? Do people really still think having family money insulates people from losing their minds? If anything, it seems to hasten the process.
I can only speak for myself, but I find it another layer of the tragedy — he had all these advantages, coupled with natural gifts, before seeming to lose his way. It also struck me as a contrast with the UHC CEO’s own arc.