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Nov 2020
46m 42s

Between Two Worlds

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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Determination, hard work and sacrifice are core ingredients in the story of the American dream. But philosopher Jennifer Morton argues there is another, more painful requirement to getting ahead: a willingness to leave family and friends behind. This week, we explore the ethical costs of upward mobility. 
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