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In my mind, and this isn't science, just observation, the two main problems are loneliness and not being able to afford what was in decades past a "normal life.
by big-green-man 2y ago
In my mind, and this isn't science, just observation, the two main problems are loneliness and not being able to afford what was in decades past a "normal life." I think the internet and smartphone have a large role in the lonelinesses part. All in all, a teenager has this idea that when they're an adult they'll start living life, and then they get there and they can't start a family and have a home of their own because they can't meet people and afford to get going.
- andix 2y agoI don't think that poverty and money has such a big effect on happiness, as long as the basic needs are covered (food and a dry/clean bed to sleep). There was a lot of happiness in Eastern European countries during the communist time. They were lacking so many things and they saw many human rights violations, but it didn't break the majority of people. Many people still have a lot of good memories about that time, although the circumstances weren't easy at all.
- quantified 2y agoIt's all relative to expectations. Habits can make a big difference. Participatory culture (making music, church, extended family and friend group socializing) don't need to cost much money. Consumer culture (streaming, concerts) costs more, plus you are now expected to pay $$$ for communication technology. People can make other people happy without much money, that's my point.