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by simmerup 745 days ago
The problem is the boring, insulated tribal family members suddenly need to compete with the entire world for their families attention.

Of course they’re gunna struggle

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And to some extend this is a good thing.

You just need to carefully balance everything but ultimately as a 50 yo I appreciate Internet. It helps me to learn and to prepare for discussions (including the boring ones about UK royals and whatnot)

A double edged sword though. A tribal member could be overcome by jealousy if they see a idealised western lifestyle on tap
Quoting the late Charlie Munger:

Envy and jealousy kills rationality. I've heard Warren say a half a dozen times, 'It's not greed that drives the world, but envy.