Manu Joseph on Why The Poor Don’t K*ll The Rich | Dostcast

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: @dostcastclips Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHe... Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZ... Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-... ==================================================================== Manu Joseph is a novelist, columnist, and social commentator, known for his razor-sharp observations on Indian society. He is the author of Serious Men, The Illicit Happiness of Other People, and Miss Laila, Armed and Dangerous. In 2022, he also created and wrote Decoupled, a Netflix comedy-drama starring R. Madhavan. You can order “ Why The Poor Don't Kill Us?” here: https://amzn.in/d/aHkI6qz In this episode, Vinamre and Manu Joseph discuss: -Why poverty is misunderstood by the elite, and how simplistic views romanticize the struggles of the poor. -The possibility of class uprisings in the future and whether society can ever truly be rid of class divisions. -Why college education is overrated, and how low expectations can protect people from unnecessary suffering. -The contradictions within India’s middle class, from the aesthetics of public spaces to the behavior around privilege. -The psychological tension between the rich and poor, and the disturbing question: why don’t the poor revolt? Watch this episode if you've ever wondered why the poor don't fight back. Timestamps 00:00 – Looking into the life of the poor 4:54 – Possibility of a class uprising in the future 9:05 – Possibility of society getting rid of class 12:30 – Views on Kanhaiya Kumar and how prestige works 17:10 – Why college education is complete BS 18:55 – Why not having high standards saves people from trouble 26:05 – Accepting deaths and tragedies in poor communities 32:35 – Simplistic and romanticized notions of the poor 34:55 – Change in this generation 38:22 – The " Filipino maid" story of Delhi 40:59 – Problems of the Indian middle class 45:18 – Ugliness of public spaces in India 51:33 – The poor are the worst enemies of the poor 55:52 – Behavior of people with land 1:01:05 – Man-woke conflict 1:06:30 – Biometrics for Aadhaar vs. US Visa 1:12:32 – Indians at a 5-star buffet 1:20:17 – Difference between old money and new money 1:32:10 – What led him to write this book 1:34:24 – Why don’t the poor kill us? 1:35:57 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496 Instagram: Instagram: vinamrekasanaa Twitter: Twitter: VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: Instagram: dostcast Twitter: Twitter: dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: [email protected]