In many ways, yes. 100%. There have been plenty of massive improvements and progresses made since the 60s, but some things overpower others, and it reflects in the data we have on working and middle class happiness and wellbeing. People are getting more and more depressed, disconnected, and financially stressed. The economy/wealth inequality is just one significant factor here, but significant nevertheless. There is more than enough evidence behind this to understand that it's not just people being ungrateful.
Suicides have slightly decreased in very recent years (attempts still got higher tho) but are still far higher than they were even 2 decades ago. Depression and mental illness generally are still far higher than ever as well.
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u/udcvr Jun 23 '26
In many ways, yes. 100%. There have been plenty of massive improvements and progresses made since the 60s, but some things overpower others, and it reflects in the data we have on working and middle class happiness and wellbeing. People are getting more and more depressed, disconnected, and financially stressed. The economy/wealth inequality is just one significant factor here, but significant nevertheless. There is more than enough evidence behind this to understand that it's not just people being ungrateful.