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How do you guys cope with the fact that the world isn't getting any better? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm really worried about the state of the US despite being a white male who was I'll coast right through it. I'll also accept "I don't" and "very poorly" as answers

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes, the average American is doing worse than 50 years ago, but the average person worldwide is doing better than 50 years ago, and the average American is doing better than 100 years ago. This is why it's important to remember 2 things. First, be vigilant, or the improvements we've made can be lost. Second, keep perspective with the big picture, and remember there will be setbacks.