The American Dream is NOT Dead. It’s Just Been Redefined.

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  • @SoymilkGuy
    @SoymilkGuy 19 днів тому +7

    This is so true man! So good to finally watch your version of the American Dream video. A teacher once told me “if there’s someone that looks like you that made it, then so can you” and that was the most important thing I’ve ever learned in school

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому +1

      We are so incredibly lucky to be able to work from this country. I think it gets too much slander personally

    • @SoymilkGuy
      @SoymilkGuy 19 днів тому +1

      @ I have family in other countries in the world and I thank God everyday that I don’t work there. And with the ability to make money from playing call of duty and yapping???? Cmon man, it’s pretty dang good here all things considered

    • @Dayethoven
      @Dayethoven 2 дні тому

      Not always

    • @SoymilkGuy
      @SoymilkGuy 2 дні тому

      @@Dayethoven always.

    • @Dayethoven
      @Dayethoven 2 дні тому

      @@SoymilkGuy can and will are two different things.

  • @Justakid1150
    @Justakid1150 17 днів тому +6

    This is honestly the worst kind of person just watching everyone drowning while you stand on the beach and say “what’s their problem”. Glad you had rich parents and everyone around you is doing great but that’s not an accurate depiction of America much less the world at large.

    • @jeffer7181
      @jeffer7181 15 днів тому +3

      Exactly. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the same opportunities as OP. I'm fortunately in a decent spot to be enrolled in uni paid in full by my employer without any student debt, make a decent amount in investments relative to my income level, and my only bills being a car note + insurance since I still live with my parents. However, many people my age don't have the same opportunities that I do. So many people are struggling financially due to many factors outside of their control and being willfully ignorant of this is no different from sticking your head in the sand and denying reality.

  • @NcK_146
    @NcK_146 19 днів тому +64

    The Canadian dream is when Trudeau steps down

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому +6

      hahahaha i've heard that from quite a bit of people

    • @NcK_146
      @NcK_146 19 днів тому

      ​@@whylearntech In my neighborhood you never saw tents and structures being built. Now parks and trails are just full of homeless tents and wooden buildings with tarps.
      Trudeau is basically prince john from Disney's Robin hood, taxing and squeezing the last drop from everyone.

    • @Genghis_Guy
      @Genghis_Guy 19 днів тому +1

      It seems like that day is approaching gl brother xD

    • @officialtbhoops
      @officialtbhoops 18 днів тому

      He’ll never swallow his pride and do it.

    • @NcK_146
      @NcK_146 18 днів тому +11

      ​@@officialtbhoops The Dream Came True

  • @ZakKypto
    @ZakKypto 18 днів тому +11

    Being debt free and having the freedom to do whatever you want is my American Dream. Living in a van and working for myself is my best way of life for me. I can pocket a lot more money not paying rent or a mortgage. I can travel whenever I want since I work for myself. Life is great.

    • @spiderwebsocket
      @spiderwebsocket 18 днів тому +2

      What van are you currently living in? I've been debating following a similar route as I hopefully save up for some land in the future

    • @ZakKypto
      @ZakKypto 18 днів тому

      @justinsautter I'm doing the same currently saving for land then gonna have a tiny house on wheels and then down the road buy a mobile home in cash. The Van I have is the Ram Promaster with Super High Roof.

    • @macro_vault
      @macro_vault 18 днів тому

      same))

  • @CollinMeCrazy
    @CollinMeCrazy 17 днів тому +1

    One thing I preach now that I've graduated from college for a bit is community college. It is miles cheaper, sometimes even free, and provides more informational classes than a good bit of the 4 year colleges imo. It's a great starting point if you aren't sure of what you want to do. And if you're deciding to take a step into the tech industry, one key thing is to jump between companies every 2 years. The hardest part is getting in but once you do, get those first 2 years under your belt, pressure your manager to give you a raise and if they don't match what another company will pay you then jump the boat. Rinse and repeat. Great video WhyLearn, I think you brought some light to the American Dream even tho I think it has shifted quite a lot and takes a new form for every individual

  • @generational.heR0
    @generational.heR0 17 днів тому +1

    Dude this is why I love subscribing to dif channels

  • @AmaryxGamesYT
    @AmaryxGamesYT 18 днів тому +1

    I appreciate you giving out a different viewpoint on the American Dream. I never really thought outside the box besides the old American Dream. Great video man!

  • @RawLensGaming
    @RawLensGaming 19 днів тому +19

    I really liked this perspective. I feel like too many people nowadays, especially kids my age, have become doomers, just totally nihilistic and pessimistic about their lives. Genuinely doesn’t help, totally pointless.

  • @suspiciousbgl1994
    @suspiciousbgl1994 19 днів тому +2

    Thank you for the motivation, I’ve always been aware of opportunities and always had ideas of what I can do to make it in my own way but I’ve always been unmotivated and lacked consistency, the one time that I locked in, I built something that gave me purpose and thousands in profit in mere weeks. Unfortunately due to multiple reasons, mainly burnout and me being lazy and unmotivated, I lost this thing that I built and have been saying for over a year that I need to lock in and that I can free myself from my current job and run my life my way if I just lock in, but I still haven’t.
    That said, it’s videos like this that help jumpstart me into a productive mindset and remind me that, especially as a individual living in America at 19 with a solid foundation and no current liabilities, that life isn’t hopeless and I can mold my reality to whatever I want simply by working hard and making the right decisions.
    Thank you Why Learn.

  • @gangsterelmoman
    @gangsterelmoman 18 днів тому +3

    There's a big difference in being a software engineer and being a normal working schmuck. Not everyone gets paid $682,745 a year to code for 3 hours a day.
    You're lucky man. You took the right career and saw success before all the jobs got sent to India.

  • @PaulDangerfieldd
    @PaulDangerfieldd 17 днів тому

    I know you’ve had plenty of people share this opinion but I can’t tell you how great it is to find an awesome commentary channel with old school cod as the backdrop. There’s nostalgia from the gameplay but more substantial content in the topics. Feels like the natural progression of my old UA-cam habits brought into my adult life. Thanks for making this content.

  • @chiefrees506
    @chiefrees506 19 днів тому +7

    Truthfully, I worry about the cheapening of the American dream. I used to work in science in a major city and I did not like the work and felt already cornered into a niche of science. The companies I saw and worked for hired H1B workers, they were good wokers but on average seemed to make less and work harder. But when you visa/staying in America is tied to your company that can be expected. I have moved into computer science and software development, and obviously the market has not been great and I have had little success. My grandfather had no education and was a carpet salesman for Sears. He supported a family and owned a home selling carpet to other home owners. Most people my age I know struggle to pay rent in small apartments with the thought of owning land a distant dream. Obviously the world is very different today. I want America to invest in their own citizens and home. I dont want America to sell out . I worry about the future and hope and these trends change

    • @dh409
      @dh409 19 днів тому

      Facts

  • @dh409
    @dh409 19 днів тому +7

    While I agree that every person should try to become the best version of themselves physically, mentally and financially I totally disagree about the American dream not being dead. This redefined version of the American dream is only available to a decreasingly small percentage of the population, while the middle class is squeezed when it comes to raising a family and buying property.
    While succeeding in the corporate environment is still possible, these same companies are relying increasingly on diversity quotas to ensure young men need to go through an uphill battle to get in and move up the ladder.
    Also access to information and learning might be easier but the competition for the skills you can learn online has become increasingly saturated. Not only are we competing with everyone in the country but also billions of people from poorer countries who now also have access to the internet and are willing to do that job for a tenth of the price. Besides that the US and many other western countries are having unpresented levels of legal and illegal immigration which creates more competition in the labor market in certain fields as well as driving up the cost of housing.

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому

      I appreciate your perspective, and the issues you outlined have validity to them. The redefined version is for sure harder to achieve than the normal old american dream, but the freedom and upside potential is so high here. I still believe there is no easier country to get rich in and move around in

    • @RedgroveFilm
      @RedgroveFilm 19 днів тому

      ⁠@@whylearntechI think the question here becomes then that should the increased potential and freedom that mostly benefits those privileged enough to take advantage of it trump the stability that use to be present in the middle class? Interested in your opinion on this? Thank you.

  • @jamesz.1047
    @jamesz.1047 18 днів тому +3

    If anything, the American dream has expanded.
    You used to only be able to make it working 70hrs a week wearing down your body for the same boss. Now you can work 70hrs a week with your mind doing side jobs and businesses and get way farther.
    You used to only be able to figure things out by going to a library or paying for college and accepting what these places tell you. Now you have access to the entire world's present and past knowledge in your pocket and can think for yourself.
    Heck, it used to be that opportunity only existed for those of the majority ethnic group. Now I, someone who might have been heavily scrutinized in the 1940s America for "looking like the enemy," can walk in with years of work experience and side coding, dress and talk well, and secure a solid career while being treated like any other human, like a real member of the community.
    This country's pretty great, all said.

  • @papaphonzo8703
    @papaphonzo8703 17 днів тому +2

    Buying power is greater back then compared to now.

  • @thegalaxycosmos7703
    @thegalaxycosmos7703 18 днів тому +2

    I think you are wrong. You spent almost the entire “positive” section on AI and the technology we have.
    This AI can and will eventually replace the vast majority of office jobs. The fact of the matter is that the US economy is service based and most office jobs are just meeting makers and email senders. These are heavily automatable and will be automated in the very near future.
    The only thing we can say that has improved is racism/equality which is good.
    I am all for personal responsibility and think it’s doable to make it work in the USA but it requires perfect discipline and near perfect decision making - no student loans, no car loans, etc. only then can someone have the potential opportunity to buy a home and have security in life.

  • @Shuckishhh
    @Shuckishhh 18 днів тому +2

    The dream isn’t dead, the posts have been moved.

  • @petermatthews2831
    @petermatthews2831 17 днів тому

    I couldnt agree more with this video. We live in an age of abundance. And for the people envying the old, try to remember the old envy us, the healthy. Your greatest gift is your health

  • @CowTipin
    @CowTipin 18 днів тому

    Thanks for making this. It good to hear a different viewpoint

  • @HopeTilEnd
    @HopeTilEnd 17 днів тому

    I just found this channel, thanks for the good input.

  • @JakexGaming
    @JakexGaming 18 днів тому +2

    I think most of the time you’re spot on with your opinions but I disagree with your perception on how easy it is to achieve the American dream today. I think for someone who doesn’t already have an in-demand skill, the time it will take someone to learn computer science or engineering will be too long and they will be outpaced by AI. AI is progressing so fast that within the next 5 years AI will be better than 99% of human programmers in my opinion, so in my opinion it’s really hard to plan for a future that is so uncertain. That also applies for any knowledge based profession in my opinion. One of my favorite UA-camrs, David Shapiro, says one of the best future proof skills you can learn is working and communicating with people which I fully agree with. There are a lot of opportunities out there but you have to approach it in a smart way. I think there’s opportunity for smart and motivated entrepreneurs, but most people aren’t intelligent and motivated enough to accomplish something remarkable like that on top of working a job they need to pay the bills. I will say though that life is easier for us younger adults today than older generations like you said. A lot of people think their lives were easier but I agree that they worked harder and had less technology available to them. AI is going to be revolutionary and given its exponential progression it will be life changing in the next few years where we will see a radical shift in the economy and what work looks like. Lastly I’ll say that living cheaply is what I do and a great way to get ahead. Things are so freaking expensive these days and there are plenty of ways to get creative to save money like buying household items at garage sales/FB marketplace, buying things when they are on a good sale and finding cheap hobbies.

  • @SeabearTalks
    @SeabearTalks 19 днів тому

    The ways of making money are changing! We just need to figure out how and I believe UA-cam is one of them. People downplay how hard older people worked. My grandparents bought their farm with a 18% rate on their loan living paycheck to paycheck and now it is 1.5 million. How do we know the same won’t happen for us? I believe we are very soft compared to older generations and it’s wrong to complain others had it easier! Love the video thank you!

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому

      Thank you for agreeing! I can understand why they think we are lazy! My grandparents "easy life" was insane workweeks, and awful childhoods and youths

  • @BizPathtech
    @BizPathtech 19 днів тому +1

    This. This is the mindset to have and the reason you’ll do very well in life. I just wish everyone else thought the same way. Commenting here before a bunch of haters cope and say “LiFe doeSnT wOrK liKe thIS. ItS toO haRD”
    Controversial take: If you are reading this and have an internet connection + a phone/ laptop, you have 0 excuses. The internet can make you generational wealth. Go get your cut

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому +1

      exactly. Money is everywhere. You just have to go grab it!

  • @Genghis_Guy
    @Genghis_Guy 19 днів тому +1

    I used to/still kinda do TikTok debates and it’s scary how one side sees this problem and truly believes the solution is socialism or communism. I first thought it was a bit or they just want the government to do everything for them. After talking to hundreds of people about it they truly feel so hopeless and just have given up on the “American dream”. It’s fresh to hear someone with a platform with a normal opinion lol. This was going to be my next video I put out talking about how young people have given up.

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому +1

      no available evidence would suggest that the government would be a more efficient distributor of capital and resources than businesses. leave me a comment when you drop that video! Just subbed to you

    • @Genghis_Guy
      @Genghis_Guy 18 днів тому

      @@whylearntech I uploaded it. Your support really means a lot.

    • @thegalaxycosmos7703
      @thegalaxycosmos7703 18 днів тому +1

      Socialism is absolutely required at the end of capitalism. You realize that in capitalism, by definition, the rich will just get richer forever and the middle class will just turn poorer and poorer.
      There is no scenario where socialism wouldn’t have to be introduced in some form to prevent a total collapse of society and living standards.

    • @Genghis_Guy
      @Genghis_Guy 18 днів тому

      @ sounds like every single conversation Ive ever had on TikTok. Idk where this sentiment comes from do yall just stay in the same circles and talk to one another and think yall sound smart? There are problems with our country but there is so much opportunity in the us it’s insane. Life isn’t fun without struggle and it seems like young people are seeing the obstacles in front of us and throwing up their hands and asking the government to do everything for us. It really boggles my mind about how many people believe this shit I thought it might be a small tiny incel like community (a loud extremely small community), but I will sit up on TikTok live with 4K people and they will all call themselves socialist or communist, it’s learned helplessness in my eyes and I truly hope yall can leave your insular communities and find some kind of hope for your future. I’m serious.

    • @Dayethoven
      @Dayethoven 2 дні тому

      ​@GenghisGuy could you please elaborate on aforementioned opportunities?

  • @pierren___
    @pierren___ 19 днів тому +1

    American Republic Dreamer :
    Get a land and rule it
    A Empire Dream :
    Get better salary that other countries

  • @xxlookalive239x3
    @xxlookalive239x3 19 днів тому +17

    Another 8 billion to Israel 😂🤦🏻

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому +8

      we love giving our money away over here! free money!

    • @NcK_146
      @NcK_146 19 днів тому

      But you have to help everyone in the world it's the progressive liberal / democratic way. Just like canada saving so many refugees where now housing is unaffordable and so hard to get, and theres barely any jobs left due to over population.
      Even if we get ourselves into poverty it's the right thing to do, we have to save the world at any cost.

    • @pierren___
      @pierren___ 19 днів тому

      ​@@NcK_146 lmaooo no

    • @NcK_146
      @NcK_146 18 днів тому

      ​@@pierren___ But we have to, even if it means letting refugees and migrants move in, even if they are complete strangers. Heck even quit your jobs and allow them to take over your position since we are so privileged.

    • @coltorl
      @coltorl 18 днів тому +1

      Both sides keep throwing our money away. Israel gets a lot of support from conservatives too

  • @itsjykee
    @itsjykee 19 днів тому

    Brother you have the voice of an Audio Book Narrator. Great video!

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому

      haha i appreciate that, funny to hear since i never even liked my own voice growing up lol

  • @HarryBunn_
    @HarryBunn_ 18 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the great advice!
    I’ve got the option of joining the air force to be a physical trainer or aircraft engineer, but not sure which - both look like good trades but I’m thinking the engineering route may be more profitable! Any advice would be appreciated!

    • @ThomSchuurman-d7z
      @ThomSchuurman-d7z 16 днів тому

      Hey dude, I’m from the Netherlands (Europe) and I am looking for a job in the military as well. The good thing about working for the government is that there is basically always options to keep growing. I would go for the option that is your personal favourite.

  • @Levi-vt6nb
    @Levi-vt6nb 19 днів тому

    We love this talk + mw2 keep up the good work

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому

      thanks man! appreciate the support and happy that you like them :)

  • @brianchen5650
    @brianchen5650 19 днів тому

    great video keep up the good work! You should make a video on fun college moments

    • @whylearntech
      @whylearntech  19 днів тому

      haha will keep that idea in mind, not a bad idea

  • @citramate3633
    @citramate3633 18 днів тому

    I don't question that the WW2 and older generations had it harder. We objectively have it better than them. However i do change my mind with many of the boomers. In my view, it's never been easier in the history of mankind to be great, but it's the hardest since the end of WW2 to be decent. I just wanted a home with a family of my own, but here i am creating my own video game in hopes that I can generate enough money to escape corporate. I wasn't good enough to live that decent life, so i have to aim to be great.

  • @leodekleijn7712
    @leodekleijn7712 19 днів тому +1

    you're right but I think most people are talking about this boomer generation

  • @xburkez
    @xburkez 16 днів тому

    Hey, I've finally gotten around to uploading my first video in a few years. You inspired me to start up the older cod commentary's I used to watch growing up. Could you give it a watch and give me any tips? It's been nice seeing your growth with this style of content :)

  • @Urwrldd_
    @Urwrldd_ 18 днів тому

    U keeping saying there is opportunity but the only way we get it is through knowing that person (which we usually dnt bc nowadays the employer wants to hire the friend instead of the person who’s actually capable of doing more than his role or making our own lane to put it out there which is the best route to me bc u dnt have to fake it to make it in so tired of laughing in ppl facing while they play with my time to make it seem like i had a chance but I really didn’t that’s foul

  • @lordgluten7248
    @lordgluten7248 19 днів тому

    Holy shit where did you find MW2 Xbox lobbies? I'm never able to get placed in a match even after waiting for hours

  • @BeastRo
    @BeastRo 19 днів тому

    Great video. Greetings from Finland. To make the American people a little more happy about their situation: due to progressive taxation in the socialist country we live in a 100k€ salary yields a net salary of 59k€ here. And 100k€ is very rare to come by as a salary even for university graduates after long careers.

    • @thegalaxycosmos7703
      @thegalaxycosmos7703 18 днів тому

      I make $85,000 and $20,000 is stolen from the federal govt and state govt, and in return I receive absolutely 0 benefits.
      In America, it’s socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor and middle class. It’s sickening. For $20k in taxes I expect to receive some benefit but we get slapped in the face and our money goes to Israel and other genocidal states.

  • @scoutbros4964
    @scoutbros4964 18 днів тому +5

    It’s pretty dead lmao

  • @ib_Th3_Sn0wM4n
    @ib_Th3_Sn0wM4n 18 днів тому

    06:09
    @loadedbuggy spotted

  • @thePaulyWalnut
    @thePaulyWalnut 19 днів тому

    ay another banger, just posted my first ever video and u were one of my inspos to just say f it and post, check out if u have a second :)

  • @thegalaxycosmos7703
    @thegalaxycosmos7703 18 днів тому +3

    I think you are wrong. You spent almost the entire “positive” section on AI and the technology we have.
    This AI can and will eventually replace the vast majority of office jobs. The fact of the matter is that the US economy is service based and most office jobs are just meeting makers and email senders. These are heavily automatable and will be automated in the very near future.
    The only thing we can say that has improved is racism/equality which is good.
    I am all for personal responsibility and think it’s doable to make it work in the USA but it requires perfect discipline and near perfect decision making - no student loans, no car loans, etc. only then can someone have the potential opportunity to buy a home and have security in life.