Underlying many of these comment conversations: don't you dare challenge my belief that contemporary western society is superior because of [global capitalism,

Underlying many of these comment conversations: don't you dare challenge my belief that contemporary western society is superior because of [global capitalism, technology, "advanced" knowledge, etc.]. Narratives of progress are very loud on HN. Meanwhile, a lot of people you know personally don't really bath all that often. They stay clean. But not by showering every day. And it really is none of your business. No you cannot necessarily detect them with your nose.