Tag: society

Young People Are Richer Than Boomers Were

Posted on by Lone Candle

“Yes, homes cost more now, but census data show more Americans own their homes now than when I was a kid.
And today’s homes are much bigger and twice as likely to have central air, dishwashers, garbage disposals, etc.

We want more now.

Also, young people can afford more now.

Today, Americans actually spend a smaller percentage of our money on food, clothing, and housing than we used to, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics survey data.

“We have a lot more things and we don’t have to work as hard to get them,” says Michel. “Now it’s the norm to go out for dinner.”

When I was young, few people did that.

Few people flew places for vacation. They didn’t have the money, and flying cost much more. Adjusted for inflation, a cross-country flight cost $1,000. Now it’s about $300.

“People did not just go on vacation,” says Michel, “did not fly all across the country.”

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Gen Z, overall, is doing better than young people once did. A typical 25-year-old Gen Zer has annual household income that’s 50 percent above Baby Boomers’.”

https://reason.com/2025/10/01/young-people-are-richer-than-boomers-were/

‘The Game Is Rigged.’ Elizabeth Warren on America’s Next Story | ‘The Opinions’ podcast

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‘The Game Is Rigged.’ Elizabeth Warren on America’s Next Story | ‘The Opinions’ podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUdRE1OAH38

The male inequality problem is getting worse | Richard Reeves: Full Interview

Posted on by Lone Candle

We need to channel masculinity in such a way that is moral and productive for society. This isn’t an excuse for toxic masculinity, but it requires an acceptance that not all masculinity is toxic and we need masculinity to be a force for good. We should also recognize that there are different ways to be masculine and that not all men are masculine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIEpbLWWao

What Happened to American Conservatism? — with David Brooks | Prof G Conversations

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Americans when making a mistake, used to have their hearts in the right place but were just screwing it up. With Trump, the heart isn’t in the right place. Trump has destroyed conservatism and Christianity. Christianity was about helping the meek, not power and vengeance. Schools and society have become too focused on self-actualization rather than becoming better and more capable people; too focused on specific career skills rather than improving character.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA9Bwd1zYDQ

Leaked Tucker Chats Expose MAGA CIVIL WAR

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Tech moguls planned in private Signal chats how to turn the culture right and support Trump. This is closer to a secret group of powerful people trying to control society than anything the left does or the “deep state”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF4qM3hkECQ

Population Collapse Is ‘Biggest Issue’ Threatening Economy | Darrell Bricker

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Demographic collapse is a huge threat to economic growth.

As countries urbanize, having kids becomes more of a burden, and as women enter the workforce, having children is detrimental to their careers and they are out of a cultural context where having children is more expected. People don’t have children at all, or women wait till their 30s where they have less time to have children and having children is biologically more difficult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KW1xkrk0wE