The new American Dream

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September 7, 2016 Today’s TED Talk The new American Dream 15:32 minutes · TED2016 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 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." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What is success? Success can mean: feeling that tingle of excitement about what you do, sticking with what matters through hard times, living a life you can feel proud of in retrospect. These talks say it all. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 2:05:20 SIGN UP FOR TED'S IDEAS NEWSLETTER Want to learn more about the ideas you've heard in TED Talks? Sign up for our weekly email of articles, photo galleries and reports that dig into ideas from the world of insight and innovation -- on ideas.ted.com. Sign up » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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