Jack Bilson On…

Privilege

  • On Privilege

    Privilege is not just about wealth, status or education. It is about how certain people can move through the world with ease, never having to question the rules. It is about all those things that require no consideration, such as… Continue reading

  • On Luxury Beliefs

    Luxury beliefs are not things that are worn, rather they are things that are spoken, often softly, behind the cover of clever words, but always with good intentions. They are modern marks of status that signal moral virtue while costing… Continue reading

  • On Bullshit

    Bullshit is not always a lie. More often it is the mask needed to deliver a neat and polished performance. For those who aspire for positions of power and status, bullshit is not an exception, but rather an expectation. It… Continue reading

  • On Meritocracy

    In a society that celebrates individual achievement, the idea of meritocracy is seductive. It tells us that success is earned through natural ability, talent, effort and hard work. But this comforting idea often hides a much more uncomfortable truth. It… Continue reading