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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 2H 10M

The American Dream is Dying, Social Media is Winning, and We’re All Searching for Purpose - #08

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Is the American Dream dead—or just evolving into something unrecognizable? In this episode, we explore how shifting workplace loyalty, the rise of AI, and the collapse of curated social media have reshaped daily life. From the algorithm-driven chaos of Instagram and TikTok to the eerie presence of AI support agents and robot dogs in war, we question whether modern society is built for everyone—or just a select few. We also dive into the ethics of plant theft (yes, really), the growing homelessness crisis, and whether our digital lives have left us too connected—or disconnected from what really matters. It all leads to one big question: Have we outgrown the world we built—or is it outgrowing us?   Be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast app and never miss an episode. If you're feeling generous, be sure to rate us 5 stars!    Find us on social media at FACEBOOK https://tinyurl.com/Freshly-Said INSTAGRAM https://tinyurl.com/FreshlySaidPod Have topic suggestions for the show? Email us at [email protected]

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