Determination, hard work and sacrifice are core ingredients in the story of the American dream. But philosopher Jennifer Morton argues there is another, more painful requirement to getting ahead: a wi...Show More
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mm recommended:Nov 25th, 2020
Powerful and profound episode examining how upward social mobility can mean sacrificing family, friends, culture and identity. Is the American dream all it’s made out to be?
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mijustin recommended:Nov 24th, 2020
Incredibly thought provoking
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dannyNov 24th, 2020
woah! that podcast description... "But philosopher Jennifer Morton argues there is another, more painful requirement to getting ahead: a willingness to leave family and friends behind." Will check it out.
fiercefab recommended:Nov 27th, 2020
Okay. So, I’m a textbook “striver.” I’m really going to have to sit with this one. And I really have to send it to every high-achieving, low income, first gen kid who’s quietly wondered: if I’m doing everything “right,” why does it feel so wrong? How do you reconcile the proud parent with the re...Show More
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suraj recommended:Nov 27th, 2020
Apart from all the comments of strivers, I really like how they also connected it to immigrants coming to the US and the kind of trade offs they've look at
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bkxb recommended:Dec 6th, 2020
Fantastic examination of some the trade-offs required to seek upward mobility that can often be hidden from plain view. I particular appreciated the comments on “crabs in a bucket”; and how one balances their own upward momentum while helping those who are less fortunate / privileged / able.
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