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Rob F.'s avatar

I like that distinction! Envy is clearly something people are inclined or disinclined to feel, often irrespective of physical circumstances.

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Fika monster's avatar

Im swedish and libertarian: Ive seen peoples envy (or concern for the inequalities in society or whatever word we like to say) be fairly constant no matter what the actual inequality numbers are

It seems more related to their current station in life, what news they read, and their mindset and personality.

My “envy” got nonexistent after reading progress books and humanitys path to prosperity. I used to be very concerned about inequality to the degree that my mental health sufferdo

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