Chapter 3: The Downward Spiral — Wait But Why

https://waitbutwhy.com/2023/02/wop-chapter-3.html

This is actually incredibly true. A lot of the increasing polarization we have seen since the 90s is due to external threats to the United States disappearing, and the United States falling into factions within itself. As the generations that remember the unity that kept Americans together to face the cold war threats die off, the new generations have only known us vs them internally not externally.

Finding a Spouse

One more thing that occurred to me – couples grow together significantly over time, meaning that you don’t have to be a perfect match in terms of hobbies and interests and such at the start. Even things like vices or principles can change a bit. That’s why I think it is so important to find someone super reliable and trustworthy and kind over everything else.

Always follow the money

If you want to know where the real power in our country and the world lies, just follow the money.

27% of US GDP flows to one profession… One that has the most powerful trade union in history. The longest lasting modern trade union. Healthcare. Doctors and nurses and other staff make obscene salaries by limiting the seats in medical school to restrict supply and keep pricing high.… read more “Always follow the money”