I definitely agree that it’s a red herring - the majority of people are going to judge their position relative to the world around them, not to some time 30-40

I definitely agree that it’s a red herring - the majority of people are going to judge their position relative to the world around them, not to some time 30-40 years ago. It’s pretty much the same line parents use on their children - I don’t think it works for them, much less adults.