Bobos in Paradise

I just finished Bobos in Paradise by David Brooks. Brooks attempts to explain our current culture as a combination of bourgeoisie and bohemian culture the result of which is our educational elite. It was a fun read, and generally it caused me to feel two ways. First, I felt guilty for certain Bobo activities and mannerisms I have: humblebragging, shopping at whole foods, seeking authenticity for its own sake, etc. Secondly, I was saddened by some of the things we had lost as Bobos. The book talks about how many of our cultural advances have cost us our sense of community and purpose. Our move towards pluralism has great benefits but it has to some degree turned us into milk toast.