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Is America getting meaner?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Impact of Capitalism and Neoliberalism on Society

This chapter discusses the relationship between capitalism, neoliberalism, and the state of American society. It explores how the materialist story of capitalism and market logic have led to alienation, meanness, and despair. The chapter also examines the influence of privatization, individualism, and the erosion of community on societal connections.

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