For the first time in history, the majority of American parents don't think their kids will be better off than they were. This shouldn't be a cause for alarm, says journalist Courtney E. Martin. Rather, it's an opportunity to define a new approach to work and family that emphasizes community and creativity. "The biggest danger is not failing to achieve the American Dream," she says in a talk that will resonate far beyond the US. "The biggest danger is achieving a dream that you don't actually believe in."

Courtney E. Martin: The new American Dream

The new American Dream

Redefining 'better off' beyond material wealth to embrace community and creativity, challenging the traditional American Dream.

Exploring the shift from a singular focus on economic gain to valuing emotional and communal wealth, underscoring a societal pivot.

Advocating for a universal basic income and reinvented labor organizing to support a fragmented economy and diverse work lives.

The New Better Off: Reinventing the American Dream

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