Some have called Harris “the female Obama,” and that reflects the problem on three different levels: As with Barack Obama, her emotional but hazy promise of transformation was betrayed by insider faux-realism.

Her humor, authenticity and passion are evident in every word, as she reflects on her past, celebrates her present and hints at what’s to come.

"I think that reflects the wider importance that people attach to the inquiry and I can't think of anything I've been interested in that united the public in such a way."

This type of grief also reflects the feeling that your worldview or political beliefs — what we think is right vs. wrong, or morally valid — is under attack, she explains.

The focus on higher-priced tickets reflects changes in consumer preferences, including a post-pandemic shift toward spending on experiences over tangible goods, experts said.