> I never quite understood why so much Americans are out there just "to make a lot of money". As a counterpoint, the US is perhaps the most charitable advanced

> I never quite understood why so much Americans are out there just "to make a lot of money". As a counterpoint, the US is perhaps the most charitable advanced nation (in terms of charitable giving per capita). Take from that what you will, but perhaps the conclusion should not be “Americans are more greedy or materialistic than others”. > I learned from an early age that talking about money all the time is not what good people do For better or worse money is a major component of agency both in your own life and in society at large. On a personal level, reducing your working hours to spend more time with your family requires a focus on money to make that happen. On a societal level, there is no universal health care, affordable education or shift to clean energy without deep and involved conversations about money.