Ghosts of former delegates haunt Davos cocktail parties

People who go to Davos — people like me — are often derided as smug and arrogant. There is no denying that there is an air of self-satisfaction at many mountaintop parties. What a thrill, to find yourself rubbing shoulders with billionaires and potentates. Even better if you are on a panel, exchanging earnest ideas on how to “save the world”.

But this year, I could not help thinking about the ghosts at the cocktail reception….