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I think the main reason for the investment differential between the young and the old is that spending on the elderly is typically urgent. Problems for the elde
by jlos 6y ago
I think the main reason for the investment differential between the young and the old is that spending on the elderly is typically urgent. Problems for the elderly are mostly health related and if left unfunded will means someone, somewhere will be blamed. Problems for the young will show up later in some second order effect or missed opportunity. That's really hard to hold someone accountable for (especially public officials) and so its much easier to ignore.
That and kids don't vote or own property.
- ouid 6y agoYou should always vote against improving the lives of those younger than you at the cost of your own well-being, since you will never be younger than you are now.
- david-gpu 6y ago...if you only care about your wellbeing. Some people care about the wellbeing of others. Even strangers (gasp!).
- imtringued 6y agoThis often leads to local maxima where even the person who is optimizing for his own selfishness is losing overall.
- ndiscussion 6y agoPretty sure this was a satirical post you guys, of course the youth are more important than the old. They're the only ones who can reproduce and ensure we have a strong civilization for thousands of years to come.