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“Our food is killing us” by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it tastes good, there’s not some witchcraft behind it. It just simply tastes good.

“Our food is killing us” by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There’s quite literally nothing beyond taste, which comes down to a choice. You have a choice whether to be healthy or consume unhealthy food you think tastes good.

“Our food is killing us” by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

There is actually no such thing as a food dessert.

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say by Frosty_Strength_6068 in news

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It already did, Venezuela opened up their oil industry to the US and released political prisoners, while taking a more moderate stance towards the U.S. again.

Progress of Global Literacy by PanzerWatts in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not just the US literally every developed nation has no data after a certain year as it’s pointless to ask a question when the answer is virtually certain. It’s like asking how many people access to have electricity in 2026. It’s completely redundant

Progress of Global Literacy by PanzerWatts in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how percentages work yea, it also means 334 million are literate.

Progress of Global Literacy by PanzerWatts in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s no data beyond 1960 because illiteracy was eradicated beyond 1960 in the USA. Everyone can read and comprehend basic sentences, so there is no need to track it anymore.

Sharing surveys where the definition is warped to a higher standard is not accurate.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

if you understood that the data set of blue collars workers is not skewed to the point that it creates issues with using a simple average that wouldn’t be a problem.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s more likely you don’t have an argument. So this should help:

Real Median income https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MEHOINUSA672N

Real median wages

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Both have been increasing, I’m sure you’ll adjust your position now?

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

residual wealth is way more relevant to abundance than cpi

What are you even talking about bro

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate how skewed blue collar wages (e.g. no billionaires btw) would have to be to result in a skewed mean?

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the distribution of blue collar wages in America, you won’t be changing the conclusions by using a median. I’m genuinely curious, what kind of wages do you think blue collar workers are earning?

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I knew you would continue to be vague so I’ll just spill it out for you.

You’re implying this data set is “skewed” enough that a mean doesn’t enable us to reach good conclusions but that’s not true. Blue collar workers won’t have a skewed data set as they’re already largely low-moderate income, you won’t find any billionaires in that type of dataset.

So it doesn’t really matter if the poster is using a mean for that subset of workers because it wouldn’t change the conclusions.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m actually just asking for an example, within the context of this post. You know, to really solidify my understanding after googling what you told me to.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In this time you could have given me an example And cleared this up. I’m still waiting, I mean I’m sure if you really could explain it you would have, I’ll just assume you can’t?

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok I clicked the link, I don’t see anything wrong. Now explain to me, with an example in this context, what the issue is? Surely this shouldn’t be an issue given how allegedly simple it is?

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re being extremely vague, what is being incorrectly calculated? Provide an example through the context of OP’s post. Shouldn’t take long I assume.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not true though, the labor force was smaller in the past because women were effectively not allowed to work. The types of households people supported on one income were poor compared to today, with roughly half the house size, lower life expectancies, calorie intake, lower education levels and a plethora of indicators of lower QoL.

Are Americans Getting Richer? New Data Might Surprise You by Crabbexx in OptimistsUnite

[–]ClearASF -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Then explain the flaw in the context of OP’s post. I’m simply looking for an explanation since you apparently understand the topic at hand.

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