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Vast majority of these "unworking men" are employed in the underground economy, working under the table, which provides a subsistence living. Perhaps only 10% a
by googletazer 10y ago
Vast majority of these "unworking men" are employed in the underground economy, working under the table, which provides a subsistence living. Perhaps only 10% are true NEETs with recognized disabilities/parents wealthy enough to carry them.
I don't see it as a good or a bad thing - society has reorganized itself and there is no place for these people anymore. With greater and greater levels of automation the problem is only going to get worse. 30% of people find it hard to do math beyond 8th grade, where would they fit in the modern economy? Furthermore if you start from the very bottom, some people will struggle and succeed, but most will give up - whats the point anyway? Living a minimalist lifestyle supporting your own limited needs beats working for Amazon and keeling over at 35 with a heart attack.
Seems as if success and fulfillment in modern society is on the edges of the distribution - either you're a minimalistic bum or balls to the wall businessman.