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Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by parineum on Monday July 03, 2023 @12:07PM (#36574937)
Inequality is a red herring. Poverty is down.

Have you looked for housing in Columbus, Ohio?

Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by amanaplanacanal on Monday July 03, 2023 @12:30PM (#36575291)
I’m sure there are plenty of ghost towns with housing sitting empty that could be had for a song too. That probably doesn’t help if your job, family, and friends are somewhere else.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by parineum on Monday July 03, 2023 @01:08PM (#36575899)
And remote work is more common than ever. Regardless, Columbus, Ohio has a very reasonable cost of living for the salaries available in the region.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by datavirtue on Monday July 03, 2023 @01:32PM (#36576274)
Shhhh...don't need any more people here.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by tanseydavid on Tuesday July 04, 2023 @05:16PM (#36592591)
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by f-securus on Monday July 03, 2023 @12:27PM (#36575248)
Is homelessness trending down or up? Why?
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by parineum on Monday July 03, 2023 @01:09PM (#36575911)
It's easier than ever to be homeless and it's generally frowned upon to forcefully institutionalize the mentally ill these days.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by Falkon1313 on Monday July 03, 2023 @09:19PM (#36580952)
Wish I'd known that it was difficult to become homeless back when I was. It seemed really easy at the time, all you had to do was get evicted. Not sure how it could be easier now.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by bluefirebrand on Tuesday July 04, 2023 @09:41AM (#36586520)
I think what they meant was that it's easier than ever to be homeless.

In many places you can't be thrown in jail for being homeless anymore. Many cities have more housing and shelters and free kitchens than ever before. Some places even give you a smartphone and basic plan. Etc.

Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by earthling8118 on Monday July 03, 2023 @02:25PM (#36576967)
Nope. How am I supposed to get a job there? How about getting the money together to afford to move? I already live in a "low cost of living" area with less than half the population of Columbus, Ohio. It's still expensive as hell and there isn't a great housing situation.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by scarface_74 on Monday July 03, 2023 @04:49PM (#36578609)
Well, people are working everyday in Columbus OH.
Re:Ask HN: As people in “tech”, are we inside an AI echo cha... by oblio on Tuesday July 04, 2023 @03:32AM (#36583425)
I'm not from the US nor do I wish to live there, Columbus, Ohio or otherwise.