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Arthur's Political Journey
- Arthur Brooks, raised in progressive Seattle, felt like a political outsider in his family.
- His interest in free enterprise, driven by its poverty-reducing potential, clashed with his family's views.
Political Divisiveness and Stress
- Political discussions are increasingly difficult, causing stress and division in America.
- The American Psychological Association's stress surveys reveal this rising trend.
Stress from Political Discourse
- People are stressed about politics, not just for policy reasons, but because of the discourse.
- A majority of Americans, across generations, feel this is the worst time in the nation's history due to the divisive rhetoric.