> Not to mention the quality of life of the poor now, vs even the 1980s, let alone 1880s, has significantly improved. The poor didn't have smartphones, flat scr

> Not to mention the quality of life of the poor now, vs even the 1980s, let alone 1880s, has significantly improved. The poor didn't have smartphones, flat screen TVs, and broadband internet plus quality/variety of food It's not about gadgets (because technology advancements made them cheaper over time), the difference between poverty and wealthy is about salary and opportunities. Previous discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15041758 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15041758 > Being poor is always being under constant stress and worry. A worry those who are not poor will never understand.