The article discusses the timeless human fascination with attractive and successful individuals, exemplified by modern figures like Donna and Neil Sands. Throughout history, from tribal societies to contemporary settings, figures of admiration have existed, highlighting a deep-rooted societal impulse to admire and occasionally envy such individuals. The piece speculates on how these figures might have navigated previous centuries differently, offering insights into the evolution of social status and influence.
Young, attractive, successful, well-dressed and high-profile individuals like Donna and Neil Sands have always been a focus of admiration and envy across all societies.
If Donna had lived in a previous century, she could have been a society debutante, while Neil might have been a merchant instead of an AI innovator.
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