
The core of Oliveros and Maggie Briggs’ argument revolves around the corporate-created “luckiest man” narrative they criticize. This narrative, they argue, is a sharp critique of the misleading portrayals spread to convince us that becoming wealthy is as simple as participating in a game show, with fortune and fame merely a few turns away.
The Briggs’ main point is that the “luckiest man” story, which is often created by corporations, criticizes the deceptive messages we receive, making us think that getting rich is just like playing a game show, where luck could land you fame and wealth with just a few tries.