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description: "At the bottom, freedom is mistaken for indulgence;At the top, freedom is treated as self-discipline. Ordinary Americans enjoy freedom, lying flat and being casual;Top white elites maintain restraint and work diligently to deepen their expertise."
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# At the bottom, freedom is mistaken for indulgence;…