having lived in US and in Europe, I can tell you it's on a whole different level.
It's also worth keeping in mind that simply having free time to read and learn is a privilege of itself.
Majority of the population is being worked to the bone, and they simply don't have the energy to do any sort of self actualization.
For example, a recent report shows that 37% of Americans have two full time jobs. These people are being brutally ground down.
https://www.denver7.com/news/national/more-americans-report-being-over-employed-by-working-2-full-time-jobs
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2024-08-21 15:57:23
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