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    • The American Dream ... You Have To Be Asleep To Believe It:

    • 00:27 The American Dream is a recurring theme in political discourse but has lost its meaning over time.
    • 03:13 Economic struggles are widespread, with rising costs, bankruptcies, and credit card debt affecting many.
    • 05:52 Civic Design knowledge was discarded after World War II, contributing to the current uninspiring environments.
    • 06:22 Tiny homes are presented as an adorable, sustainable solution to housing issues, despite potential negative effects on mental health.
    • 08:23 Crowded living conditions in tiny homes induce anxiety and depression, backed by scientific studies.
    • 10:37 Affordable housing developments often lack infrastructure, safety, and accessibility, challenging the idea of a "smart, trendy city."
    • 13:32 Detailed exploration of a small house layout highlights impracticalities and cramped living conditions.
    • 15:33 Despite claims of addressing housing affordability, tiny homes may exploit desperation while still charging exorbitant prices.
    • 18:32 Lack of integrated public transportation in the U.S. contrasts with European cities, impacting accessibility and mobility.
    • 22:06 Historical focus on private car ownership in the U.S. led to a misallocation of resources and challenges in transitioning to electric cars.
    • 24:38 Limited and inefficient passenger train systems in the U.S. hinder sustainable and practical travel options.
    • 25:50 The reality of tiny homes contradicts their advertised solutions, posing challenges for various demographics, especially the elderly.
    • 26:03 Downsizing homes into tiny spaces is promoted as the key to a better society, despite concerns about happiness and meaning in life.
    • 26:30 The World Economic Forum advocates for tiny homes while engaging in hypocritical behaviors, such as private jet travel, contradicting their own message.
    • 27:09 The push for minimalistic living includes impractical designs, lacking privacy, resembling claustrophobic hamster cages, and discouraging family life.
    • 28:24 Critics argue that the current approach neglects the importance of beautiful and culturally rich public spaces, leading to a lack of motivation and empowerment in society.
    • 31:27 Homogenization of cities with identical fast food chains and hotels raises concerns about the loss of unique cultural and aesthetic elements in urban areas.
    • 32:49 Shifts in air travel from luxurious experiences with multi-course meals to cramped spaces show a societal move away from human-centered values towards efficiency.
    • 33:32 The idea of replacing nature with substitutes like trees in urban areas raises questions about the degradation of the public realm and the quality of civic life.
    • 34:24 The speaker urges against accepting a dystopian future, emphasizing the need for people to resist living in small, uninspiring boxes.
    Hello everyone. George Carlin once said, “That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it,” but this is more like a waking nightmare or a psych experiment (or both). Here's the solution to problem + reaction, a solution they've brought people down to the point of accepting. If you thought we already had a mental health crisis on our hands, just wait until you see the new, updated "American Dream". As with all of our videos, anything you can do to like, share, and support this channel keeps us going, and we appreciate it more than you could know. We're working on the next in the Overlooked series, as well as our second feature film we've been working on for years now. No other movie like this one exists. Any help is appreciated.

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    Last edited by ExomatrixTV; 11th December 2023 at 17:15.
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