The Economy Is Gaslighting You

This conversation illustrates the deteriorating state of the American Dream, highlighting how skyrocketing living costs and stagnant wages have left younger generations struggling to survive. Personal accounts from Millennials and Gen Z describe a "permanent adolescence" where full-time employment no longer guarantees the ability to afford housing, groceries, or basic necessities. The narratives critique a rigged economic system that prioritizes luxury developments and government taxation over the needs of the middle and lower classes. Additionally, the texts explore the emotional toll on parents who feel they are lying to their children about the rewards of hard work. Ultimately, the collection portrays a bleak financial future marked by increasing debt, invisible homelessness, and a profound loss of faith in traditional social mobility.