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It fascinates me how much we hate our elderly when some societies did(/do?) consider them their most valuable minds. Are people living too long? Or maybe adults
by kylek 9y ago
It fascinates me how much we hate our elderly when some societies did(/do?) consider them their most valuable minds. Are people living too long? Or maybe adults need restricted screen time too?
- mcculley 9y agoI am not sure who you mean by "we". I don't hate the elderly. Do you? I think immigrant retirees to Florida are acting rationally, seeing a benefit in the free market of real estate and taxation regimes. I'm pointing out that this creates externalities and perverse incentives.
- norlys 9y agoActually... I think it comes from the "everyone fights for their own interests against others" - way of thinking. In Europe it's a bit different, I guess. Here, it's more about collaboration and the realization that society is a common ground that needs to be cared for.