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Is America getting meaner?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Capitalism, Individualism, and Community: A Troubling Nexus

This chapter examines the interplay between capitalism and individualism in American society, highlighting the negative impacts of neoliberalism on social solidarity and well-being. The discussion covers historical shifts in values and the moral implications of a free-market society, questioning the true capacity of capitalism to foster happiness. It also addresses the decline of community engagement and the rise of individualism, advocating for the nurturing of empathy in an increasingly fragmented social landscape.

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