Why people recommend it
Dream hoarders by Richard V. Reeves is an insightful examination of how the upper-middle class in America separates itself from the rest of society through exclusionary practices and advantages. On an episode of The Daily Stoic titled Richard Reeves on Why Men Are Being Set Up To Fail, host Ryan Holiday recommended the volume in the show notes, noting that signed copies were available at The Painted Porch. Additionally, Steve Levitt discussed the text on People I Mostly Admire during the segment Why Are Boys and Men in Trouble. Levitt referenced the book to highlight how privileged segments of the population increasingly distance themselves from broader societal conditions. Throughout the podcast discussions, the speakers utilized Reeves's work to examine socioeconomic stratification and the mechanisms that allow privileged classes to maintain educational, professional, and residential advantages at the expense of social mobility for others.
Who recommended it
- Steve Levitt Discussed
- Ryan Holiday Recommended
Steve Levitt — 2 mentions
“great example would be the book you wr before which is called dream hoarders which is about how the upper middle class is moving away from the rest of society”
“A great example would be the book you wrote before, which is called Dream Hoarders, which is about how the upper middle class is moving away from the rest of society.”
Ryan Holiday — 1 mention
“📚 You can grab signed copies of Of Boys and Men and Richard’s other book, Dream Hoarders, at The Painted Porch.”