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The American dream is a pyramid scheme
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Deceptive Allure of MLMs
This chapter examines the intricate differences between pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing (MLM) systems, shedding light on their often misleading practices and the financial hardships they create for participants. Through personal anecdotes and analysis of well-known companies, it reveals the targeted tactics used to attract vulnerable individuals, particularly women, and the psychological implications of their narratives. The discussion highlights the detrimental effects of these schemes, which exploit the hope of achieving the American dream while leading the majority to financial failure.
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