"standard of living" is not defined only by having a smartphone and a microwave. There are many critical aspects that were very often better for the average 14

"standard of living" is not defined only by having a smartphone and a microwave. There are many critical aspects that were very often better for the average 1400s peasant than a 1900s industrial worker or even many people as today: - sense of community: super tight-knit for many 1400s farmers - ...of belonging to a place - ...of purpose - job safety! - food safety