The fact that in 2024, with all our advances in technology and potential, the vast majority of Americans are still working 40+ hours a week in utterly pointless and life draining jobs just to not even really afford expenses is a complete failure of government, society and our economy.
#Bitcoin, peer-to-peer, and some level of degrowth/hard money is our only hope.
What about Obi Wan Kenobi?
Well, looking at the median American citizen’s household debt of approximately 65K USD, 40 hours per week doesn’t seem to be nearly enough. You can’t keep spending consistently more than what you earn over DECADES and then demand less working hours. I know there is a lot of nuance around the subject, including student loans, home affordability, etc. BUT: If you can’t afford to study and if you can’t afford a house, DON’T DO IT! Look at emerging markets. People don’t buy stuff they can’t afford. It’s basic common sense.
You are completely missing my point. The whole system is corrupt and broken
Paradigm shift
No, I understand your point very well. My point is that it’s a choice how much you want to consume. Consume less and work less. The idea that we have achieved technological superiority to the point where nobody should have to work anymore is misguided. Also, I don’t think that 40 hours is a lot. Sounds pretty entitled to me
