S5E7 - The Gambler's Meritocracy (American State-run Lotteries)
Cult or Just Weird · Cult or Just Weird
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Show Notes
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It's hard to detect good luck--it looks so much like something you've earned. - Frank A. Clark
Chris and Kayla visit a liquor store to try and resurrect the American dream.
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*Search Categories*
Anthropological; Destructive
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*Topic Spoiler*
The American State-run Lottery System
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*Further Reading*
https://www.amazon.com/Dollar-Dream-Lotteries-Modern-America/dp/0197604889
https://www.jonathandcohen.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotteries_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosperity_theology
https://www.praywithme.com/prayer-to-win-lottery.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/15/california-powerball-winner-named
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy
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