The more I learn the dumber I am. Before I was dumb but now I'm dumb and can better quantify it.

I'm greedy. I want the live in a clean and safe society. Empirical data exists that shows one way to achieve this is the Scandinavian model; high tax funding social services.

At least, that's how I dress it up.

Ok. Tell me about Lex Fridman. I've never read that name before.

When you consume social media in China you see a lot more travel influencers, foodies, educational reels, and generally more positive content. People who post rage content there get banned.

So yes, they have influencers, but the social media I've seen out here is more moderated. Not true for all countries of course, you can get the same TikTok in Japan, and there are LOTS of hateful comments on the Japanese internet.

Very direct. They could lie about it. Better to ask conceptually I think.

There are actors building influence who benefit by more males being this way. They target ladies too, but in different ways. They are determined and focused.

Back in my day when I was living on the street we called them volcels. And by back in my day I mean a few years ago, and by the street I mean discord.

Humanity? This isn't happening in every country. The west is not all of humanity.

We're raising kids now who raise themselves

Fantastic point. Though, we're not doing either really, are we? We're kind of just letting the issues fester and pointing fingers at each other.

I should do more to help...

The numbers don't lie - scandinavian countries are happier and healthier.

It's not all human civilization. I'm in Japan right now and it's not happening like that here. Don't misunderstand, things aren't perfect here, there's other issues, but the kids are mostly alright.

And even in Canada it's not everybody with these issues, it's mostly the anglos. Lots of non english private schools that don't have these issues for various reasons - banned cellphones, stricter rules, stricter parents, etc.

My friends in China tell me the kids there also don't have these issues. Again, other issues, but not these.