Harvard expert: community is the missing ingredient in the American Dream

A Harvard happiness expert argues that community is the key missing ingredient in the American Dream, warning that "life is pretty grim" without strong social ties. Only 35% of U.S. adults define the American Dream as being part of a community, despite research showing that human connection is essential to thriving. Experts say that material prosperity alone cannot substitute for meaningful relationships with those around us.

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