Steve Hall

Steve Hall, an Emeritus Professor of Criminology and polymath author, joins the discussion to dismantle the myth of the self-made person. He traces the roots of individualism back to the 12th century's primogeniture, revealing how it has framed the American Dream as a gamble. Hall argues that this mindset fosters a zero-sum mentality where success is viewed through a lottery lens. He emphasizes the need for a more emotionally resonant narrative to counter entrenched beliefs and discusses how competition undermines collective solidarity.