The Ben & Marc Show

The Future of the American Dream

Episode Summary

In this latest episode, Marc and Ben do a deep dive on the notion of the American Dream. From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc explore what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology will soon revolutionize American life and culture in unprecedented ways.

Episode Notes

Are we on the verge of a new American Dream?

 

 Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this timely new episode, Marc and Ben explore the foundations of American life and identity.

 

From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc reveal what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology can soon revolutionize American life, business and culture in unprecedented ways. That and more. Enjoy! 

 

* Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/X48l6W1EBWY

 

Books mentioned on this episode: 

- "America Betrayed" by David Horowitz amzn.to/3QNSGrm 

- "The Weirdest People in the World" by Joseph Henrich amzn.to/4bL2CKf 

 

Chart: - Mark J. Perry's "Chart of the Century" bit.ly/4asusKu 

 

Resources: 

Marc on X: https://twitter.com/pmarca 

Marc’s Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/ 

 

Ben on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitz 

 

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