The book critiques the impact of free-market ideology on American society since the mid-twentieth century, highlighting how a small group of billionaires and corporate interests have shaped public perception. It argues that the belief in individual wealth benefiting all has led to increased poverty, environmental degradation, and the erosion of the middle class, exacerbating social divisions. The narrative reveals the hidden influence of wealth on policy-making and its detrimental effects on the collective well-being of the nation.
