The Archbridge Podcast

The American Dream, Jury Duty, and Barbie: Profectus Cultural Convo #2

Episode Summary

Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali (now) Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. Joined by Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz, they discuss the American Dream and the recent Archbridge survey on how Americans feel about it, the disconnect between economic and social progress, and touch on the big dilemma of the approaching Barbenheimer weekend.

Episode Notes

American Dream Survey 2023

2023 Cost of Thriving Index 

AEI Event: Family Affordability in America: A Story of Decline or Achievement?

The American Dream is Not Dead by Michael Strain

Generations by Jean Twenge

Alienated America by Tim Carney

The Complacent Class by Tyler Cowen

Security Can’t Substitute for Development in Profectus Magazine

Meeting the Challenge of Mental Decline in the Age of Material Abundance in Profectus Magazine

Senator Murphy Proposes Legislation on Loneliness

Jury Duty - Amazon Video

Barbie Trailer