It does scale. Low expenses mean profitability can take major hits and still work - in both companies and humans. That $15k figure includes healthcare paid fo

It does scale. Low expenses mean profitability can take major hits and still work - in both companies and humans. That $15k figure includes healthcare paid for and its very possible for a family to raise children on less than $30k combined. Choosing your partner wisely? That's important. I don't understand your incredulity. People have lived and self-actualized on less than the $15k/yr equivalent forever - when did it become impossible? And why do you think so?