I really appreciate this point and I've had similar thoughts. A lot of people nowadays point back to the peak of American civilization post world war II and thi

I really appreciate this point and I've had similar thoughts. A lot of people nowadays point back to the peak of American civilization post world war II and think or expect that that will continue but like you said it was tightly optimized and I think a flash in the pan mostly from Europe being completely destroyed while the United States remained unscathed causing a massive boon. What I haven't considered are your points about everything being overly regulated to the point that no one can run a business or build their own home without so much BS and red tape that they are guaranteed failure. College was the entry point into success but even that is slowly collapsing. I don't know much about medieval Europe but my basic understanding makes me think that we live in a similar space where you don't really pick your job, you just work for the local Lord who happens to be a corporation that pays you enough to survive. I don't think it's as big as it used to be, but I think a lot of people bet their hopes and dreams on moonshots such as becoming streamers or athletes but that's just another way to keep everyone placated. I appreciate your comment