Re:The history of the end of poverty has just begun
by kelseyfrog on Wednesday January 26, 2022 @09:16AM
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Are there any downsides of being connected you can think of?
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Re:The history of the end of poverty has just begun
by roenxi on Wednesday January 26, 2022 @03:52PM
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Lots, obviously. It isn't utopia. But not being connected would make you impoverished. Like how monks might disconnect by taking a so-called vow of poverty.
And people who voluntarily do that? Vanishingly rare.
Re:The history of the end of poverty has just begun
by kelseyfrog on Thursday January 27, 2022 @11:42AM
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It is interesting that it is obvious to you. Did you grow up in an unconnected region and then become connected later in life? How would your perspective change if that was true. Is this speculation or have you spoken to someone who had that story? I find it fascinating what facts are assumed by societies. That the current way of life is the best is a reoccurring theme amongst societies with very different conditions. To me it is more of a defense mechanism that rationalizes it more than anything else, but that's just my opinion.