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Is the American Dream out of Reach for Most People?

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Redefining the American Dream

This chapter explores the shifting understanding of the American Dream, emphasizing its growing inaccessibility due to economic challenges like inflation and stagnant wages. The speakers discuss the importance of prioritizing personal fulfillment and quality of life over traditional wealth metrics while critiquing systemic barriers in high-cost urban environments. They also highlight the potential for happiness through simpler living choices and the need for immediate action in housing and policy improvements.

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