[whatindaheck]

Different people have different preferences. This is something I never see brought up in these debates. There is no definitive better option. This comment section demonstrates that.

Some people are motivated by a sure thing for less reward while others are motivated by risk and greater reward. In my view America caters to the risk takers while much of the EU caters to the play-it-safe crowd.

There’s nothing wrong with either approach. We need both types of people to keep a healthy and balanced world.

To /really/ extrapolate I’ve wondered the same about economic systems. Is this solution A vs. B or are some individuals motivated differently? If so, can we create a world where different motivation systems can peacefully interact?

[nebula8804]

>In my view America caters to the risk takers while much of the EU caters to the play-it-safe crowd.

And the opposite group in each region suffers. They live in hell. In the US you are left to die on the street if you don't hustle. In the EU its evidently clear that you will not be in good company if you are a risk taker.