In *Dream Hoarders*, Richard V. Reeves argues that the significant class divide in American society is not between the top 1% and the rest, but rather between the upper middle class (the top 20% of earners) and everyone else. He contends that this group engages in 'opportunity hoarding' through practices such as legacy admissions, zoning laws, and occupational licensing, which reduce social mobility for lower- and middle-class individuals. Reeves proposes several solutions, including ending legacy admissions and reforming tax policies, to promote a more equitable society. The book emphasizes the need for the upper middle class to recognize and address their role in perpetuating inequality[2][3][5].
In this book, Jordan B. Peterson offers twelve profound and practical rules for living a meaningful life. He argues that happiness is a fleeting and unpredictable goal, and instead, people should seek meaning as a defense against the suffering inherent in life. The book is divided into chapters, each representing one of the twelve rules, such as 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back,' 'Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping,' and 'Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient).' Peterson draws on examples from his clinical practice, personal life, cutting-edge psychology, philosophy, and ancient myths to provide a guide for personal improvement and coping with adversity.
Young men are struggling to find guidance and make sense of their place in society, so what can we do about it? In today’s Part 2 episode, Richard Reeves and Ryan discuss changing roles and expectations for men, avoiding radicalization, and their perspectives as fathers of young men.
Don’t forget to listen to Part 1 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify where Richard and Ryan explain why helping one gender won’t hurt the other, how the educational system is failing men, and what the biggest misunderstandings are about gender dynamics.
Richard Reeves is author of Of Boys and Men, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.
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Check out Richard’s Substack: https://ofboysandmen.substack.com/
📚 You can grab signed copies of Of Boys and Men and Richard’s other book, Dream Hoarders, at The Painted Porch.
💡 Want to hear more on this topic? Check out Ryan’s interview with Scott Galloway on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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