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The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)

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The Toxicity of the Grind

Neil sees a strong connection between us masculinity and our appetite for work. We are a country that presumes mal leadership, he says. Neil: In the usa, individualism coupled with masculinity creates soc where if you're not a winner, you're a loser. And this dynamic leads to a lot of fighting for the sake of fighting.

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