Did you just compare modern life/economy to that of a hundred and fifty years ago? Really? Back in Kierkegaard's day it was considered normal to own another hum

Did you just compare modern life/economy to that of a hundred and fifty years ago? Really? Back in Kierkegaard's day it was considered normal to own another human being, there was almost no medical care, and vast majority of people in first world countries were illiterate, and lived in extreme poverty (by modern standards). Even if you compare people of Kierkegaard's means (i.e. rich) then and now, it's still very clear that life is better today in pretty much every way.