In a recent conversation that has captured widespread attention, comedian and political commentator Bill Maher addressed the growing economic frustration among younger Americans, highlighting a stark contradiction in modern capitalism’s performance. Maher pointed to the paradox of contemporary economic life: millions of people attending expensive concerts and seemingly living comfortable lifestyles, while others struggle with ... Read more
wow, might be one of the few things I agree with that asshole on.
Perhaps maybe we shouldn’t work towards a system of rugged individuality and isolation. Perhaps capitalism has failed us by coercing us to believe living alone is an ideal worth chasing.
I won’t pretend life is good for many, but perhaps living alone shouldn’t be the metric for success