I didn't actually call it elite
I said, So yes, you belong to a club that you consider elite. Which doesn't mean that I agree. There are lots of "elites" in this world which are just cliques. I've never liked cliques, and I relish any opportunity to place myself on the outside of any that I can.
I think that that is different than what you had in mind by the word elite. But your proposed definition is one that the ones who claim to be elite would likely agree with.
As for relishing subtle distinctions, you could either assume that I've changed, or assume that I haven't changed and my motivations are not the ones that you might guess. I'd suggest the latter, but it is your choice.
When it comes to serious literature, I mostly avoid the genre because I found long ago that it doesn't much appeal to me. More precisely I found that while it makes an effort to present itself as speaking deep truths about humanity, it mostly speaks to the limitations of the authors' understanding of human nature. I have more reliable ways to entertain myself and others to learn about the world around me.
Other than sometimes quick demonstrations that I do not aspire to a lofty social standing, my selective apathy does not appear to have harmed me. I have, in fact, far more trouble due to my apathy for keeping up with popular culture.
Cheers,
Ben
