Archbridge Institute

The American Dream is alive and well. For the sixth year in a row, the @ArchbridgeInst's annual American Dream Snapshot reveals most Americans (nearly 7 in 10) are optimistic about achieving the American Dream. 📎 archbridgeinstitute.org/american-dream…

🆕 Gov. Abbott made the right call to veto #Texas's cosmetology licensure compact. The bill would have relinquished control to a national board and potentially added future costs—all with no immediate benefit. Read more from Ed Timmons in @dallasnews: dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

In this week's Flourishing Friday, I discuss a new study that adds to the growing evidence that  personality is more changeable than we typically think. We can increase traits like curiosity. This is good for us personally and for advancing human progress.

"...a recently published study from psychologists Madeleine Gross and Jonathan Schooler at UC Santa Barbara demonstrates that we can boost our curiosity levels through deliberate practice," writes @clayroutledge. flourishingfriday.blog/p/you-can-trai…

If we want to optimize our relationship with technology, we need a more balanced conversation. Our research at the Human Flourishing Lab helps shed light on the positive dimensions of technology use that are often overshadowed in public discourse. profectusmag.com/the-untold-sto…

I had the privilege of interviewing @Dr_RobertEmmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude. His insights provide a deeper understanding of gratitude, why it's so important for human flourishing, and how we can develop it more effectively.

"The postmodern mood — marked by irony, detachment, and deconstruction — is giving way to a new sensibility that’s sincere, aspirational, and even religious." 🆕 From @PaulAnleitner & @clayroutledge: thefederalist.com/2025/07/08/the…

Why does the return of a wholesome, aspirational Superman to the big screen mean so much more than just summer entertainment? @clayroutledge and I explain the psychological and cultural significance of #Superman return in @FDRLST thefederalist.com/2025/07/08/the…

Americans aren’t buying the narrative that tariffs protect the disadvantaged. They’re seeing the real effects: 📈 Higher prices 📉 Fewer opportunities

New Substack post: Americans still believe in the American Dream — but they also believe tariffs are standing in their way. Here’s what the new 2025 @ArchbridgeInst Dream Snapshot shows 🧵👇

On July 4, 1776, these states declared a radical truth: that all men are created free and equal with inherent rights. America became the first nation founded on an idea - one that is still a work in progress in human hearts and actions - but an idea we celebrate today. 🇺🇸

"Patriotism can promote the type of shared national identity and optimistic mindset that facilitates progress. If we want to build a better tomorrow, we need Americans on the left, right and in between to adopt a patriotic attitude." @clayroutledge discoursemagazine.com/p/patriotism-a…

Enjoyed my conversation with @clayroutledge for his amazing Substack Flourishing Friday. Living the Dream. Happy Fourth everyone!

New data from the @ArchbridgeInst reveal that belief in the American Dream remains alive and well. Today from @reason: reason.com/2025/07/04/69-…

As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, new data reveal that belief in the American Dream remains alive and well. reason.com/2025/07/04/69-…

Looking for a movie to see this holiday weekend? @PaulAnleitner makes the case for #F1TheMovie as a sign of our spiritual and cultural renewal.

American dream shifts from possessions to ‘freedom’ and ‘family’ trib.al/QEEsRe6

This is why socialism will never take root in America 🇺🇸: The "American Dream" = - freedom 🎇 - a good family life, and - private property.🏠 Not government handouts. Sorry, communists. (New polling from @ArchbridgeInst / @norcnews)