The Morgan Housel Podcast My Favorite Book: An Astounding Look at How Fast the World Can Change
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Oct 22, 2024 Explore the fascinating journey of America’s evolution from 1900 to 1950 through 'The Big Change.' Delve into industrial capitalism’s stark income inequality, spotlighting Andrew Carnegie's legacy. Discover how post-war health advancements drastically improved lives and how government strategies supported returning soldiers. Unpack the birth of modern consumerism and the cultural shift in spending habits. Finally, witness the homogenization of society as advertising blurred socio-economic lines, reshaping lifestyles across classes.
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Subjective Reading
- Books can feel life-changing due to filling a knowledge gap, not necessarily their profoundness.
- Rereading can reveal a book's true quality, whether insightful or simply timely.
1950s Nostalgia
- In the 1950s, Americans felt nostalgia for earlier times, like the 1920s.
- Frederick Lewis Allen countered this by highlighting the hardships of 1900, like lack of access to fresh produce.
Bathing in 1900
- Basic amenities like warm baths were a luxury in 1900, limited to the wealthy.
- Most Americans only had a warm water bath once a week.
