Yep! Whats at the root of what you’re trying to say. If it’s re: “the a country’s current state of subdued or hindered societal progress” that allows way more of an invitation for discussion than a flippant term.

Slowing down, presence, and humanity. There’s nothing gained from using the other word that isn’t insular to self. nostr:note1haywt8ftld2x54tfan8zv0elhyz6cgunmw7uj0sxce786gfpdqwsj5g97m