The Cycle of Compliance: How the System Keeps the Middle Class Stranded

This chapter examines the systemic strategies employed by politicians and corporations to maintain the financial constraints of the middle class, such as mortgage structures and the conventional 40-hour workweek. It emphasizes the importance of independent thinking for personal success, critiques the education system, and explores the hidden dynamics of power among influential entities. Additionally, it discusses the ethical implications of corporate practices, media influence, and environmental concerns surrounding plastic recycling.