"The Bitter Drink" by John Dos Passos
Briefly

Veblen dissected society with intricate, comical, and exact phrases, challenging norms and questioning without saying yes, in contrast to those in power who remained unaware of his critiques.
Veblen's relentless questioning and critical approach symbolize a lifelong battle against norms, pedantry, and the comfort of conforming to institutional expectations, which he resisted throughout his life.
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