@beardalaxy @alyx
I really do get your roommate, and I kind of agree with him.
Obviously I get, that for instance, their lower back had to be dying in their 30s, but my issue is, that even with a so called 100x potential, you cannot choose to use only part of it.
You cannot possibly get a house, small garden and food for family on 2 part time jobs. So, the potential isn't there, if 60% goes to the state, 20% on rent, and you are left with 20%, that you must use on lawfare. You cannot even go most places on foot these days. Cities are not built for people walking from A to B.
But yes, the lost purpose and family expectations are a tragedy, that I cannot get over either.