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Transitioning to the topic of social responsibility, Lewis reflects on the notion of "noblesse oblige," the idea that those born into privilege owe a debt to society. Raised in a privileged family in New Orleans, he carries a sense of obligation that he believes many in power lack today. As disparities in wealth and opportunity grow, he argues that individuals in privileged positions must acknowledge that their success is often due to luck and external support rather than sheer merit alone.