And I'm not even convinced taking yourself as an example is representative of the average American since you own a home and have a retirement fund. Regardless, Americans these days lead very stressful lives because we all get pitted against each other in a gambling ring. You draw one bad hand and your life is effectively ruined. I'm not sure if you can even compare that to life in the global south where there's more of a quiet resignation to the first hand you're dealt in life.