“The American Dream” is about the illusion of success and the trap of chasing material possessions exclusively.
The capitalistic “money over everything” mentality is a toxic one. Many people are destroyed chasing what they deem as “Success”. They get chewed up and spit out in the process of trying to gain the rewards of a capitalistic system.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting money because we all need it to survive or buying luxury items if you choose. But basing your whole life around and worshiping these items comes with a harsh penalty.
