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American self-reliance can steer us wrong. Can the 'art of dependence' take its place?

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Monday, August 7, 2023, 5:30pm
By Dean Knetter

Self-reliance and "bootstrapping" are ingrained in American culture, but our guest says they can have negative personal and societal consequences. She talks about why and how we can encourage more cooperation and independence in our lives.

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