Read the following context and answer the question.
Context: The American dream became convoluted somewhere , and instead of just being homeowners , we wanted castles . And somehow , we sacrificed our individuality , our uniqueness , as humans . We became consumers of buildings oversized and underbuilt . We threw out quality construction , and traded it for shoddy , overpriced grandeur .
Question: What does the writer believe would have happened if we had stayed true to the American dream ?
Answer:


We would be happier with what we have , and our houses would have continued to be made with care and precision