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>> But then shouldn't people be happier than 20 years ago?

A few years ago there was a survey among the amish, and it appears that they are as happy as modern day billionaires.

On the other hand, another survey have shown a decrease of 20% ! in empathy among college students, between 2000-2010. And it have probably became worse since than. And empathy is core to so many critical things.

But when you don't aim society at nothing meaningful, just more money, what do you expect to get ?