I don't think that people in Scandinavia are well informed about how life can be for the poorest outside of their country.
> bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life >>>for you<<<.
..and when asked this, I believe they consider how bad it can get for them in their country.
Based on my experience living and talking with people in Scandinavia and eastern europe.
"Scandinavians don't know that poverty exists" is a pretty wild claim.
Re:The World Happiness Report Is a Sham
by haritha-j on Wednesday December 17, 2025 @05:44AM
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True, although i do think its likely that its not top of mind. When things aren't relatable, its hard to take them into account in everyday life, even when you're factually aware of it.
> When things aren't relatable, its hard to take them into account in everyday life, even when you're factually aware of it.
Yes, This is what I failed to express in my previous comment.
Re:The World Happiness Report Is a Sham
by SiempreViernes on Tuesday December 16, 2025 @06:12PM
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Some might do that, but hopefully most people read the question properly and see it specifically asks about the situation for you, so thinking about the starving children in Gaza is not part of the question.
The person in the Scandinavian country, when asked this question, will think "hmm, well I am not in America, so I will add 3 steps to my answer" and, och se där, up they go to the top of the World Ranking.