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Everything in America is a Pyramid Scheme Now with Bridget Read

Factually! with Adam Conover

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The Illusions of Multi-Level Marketing

This chapter investigates the similarities between multi-level marketing (MLM) and pyramid schemes, shedding light on their influence in American society. It explores the historical evolution and deceptive nature of these business models, emphasizing the exploitative dynamics arising from their structure. By illustrating the social and political contexts in which these schemes thrive, the discussion reveals the contradictions inherent in the promises of wealth and success they offer.

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