It’s the same hypothesis. Its a line trending down, and there is an awareness th...

dragonwriter · 2025-05-04T09:29:02 1746350942

> It’s the same hypothesis.

No, perception and reality are different things.

> Its a line trending down

Perception? Sure. Reality? No, it factually wasn't prior to the events that it is being invoked to explain.

Which is why perception of decline is a much more defensible hypothesis as to the cause than actual decline.

arrosenberg · 2025-05-04T11:30:25 1746358225

It sounds like you think material conditions haven’t gotten worse? Cost of housing, food and healthcare, plus flat wages seem to disagree. I think in this case people’s perception matches reality.

I’ve noticed you refuse to put forward your own reasons, why is that?