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It's worth noting that "wealth" can be measured by standard of living which is undoubtedly increasing in some aspects. You can't deny how enriching the interne

It's worth noting that "wealth" can be measured by standard of living which is undoubtedly increasing in some aspects. You can't deny how enriching the internet is for most people, as an example (and it is extremely cheap and easy to acces). That said, people are being squeezed in other aspects of life that create very low standards of living. Maybe they have to work multiple jobs and do not get a set schedule, so they can never plan time off. Maybe they are struggling with crushing debt and working a min. wage job. There are a lot of ways that society can be broken, that a person's life can be devalued even if their standard of living rises by some specific metrics.

ragnarok451 11y ago
Something I've been thinking about - why do we deserve the chance to not have to work long hours/multiple jobs? Most of the world has no such opportunity. They spend long hours for even the chance to put food on the table, with no internet access or modern luxuries that we have! They would give so much even for access to that. Meanwhile, it seems most Americans feel entitled to not only their high standard of living but a relaxed (in comparison) work environment and scheduling freedom. Perhaps the answer is that we all need to adjust to the reality that such freedoms only come with hard work, good planning, and some luck. It seems to be the reality that most of the world has already dealt with.