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Cautionary Tales Presents The Dream
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Legend of John Henry
This chapter discusses the legend of John Henry, a symbol of the American dream who embodies strength and determination. The ending of the legend is debated, and Dr. Sherman James proposes a hypothesis on the potential drawbacks of striving and trying one's hardest. The chapter explores the implications of this hypothesis.
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