Demographics: Multi-generational housing
The media is spinning a doomer story that more people are living with multiple generations. This is, in fact, a return to what was normal.
Follow up: Economy: Dr Doom says “Stock markets will drop another 40%”
In 2022, Roubini predicted a market crash. Instead, the markets went up sharply.
Health: What percent of patients stop taking their prescription medication?
About half of patients will stop taking prescription medication for long term treatment - within 12 months.
Education: More states considering 3 year Bachelor’s degrees
Virginia and Ohio now looking to shorten the Bachelor's degree from 4 years to 3 years.
Tech: Repair, reuse, recycle
Most people upgrade tech more often than they need to, partly due to "gotta have the new one" and because the battery is worn out.
Economy: Are we in an “economic downturn”?
The media loves to imply that at 4.2% unemployment we are in an economic downturn.
Public health: Oregon expands Medicaid to non-medical assistance
In Oregon, Medicaid now provides grocery assistance, housing, home modification assistance, cleaning assistance, pest control, and "climate-related equipment".
Transportation: Bicycling drops by 40% over 10 years, in Portland Oregon
Even after spending a lot on infrastructure, cycling in Portland, OR has cratered.
Demographics: The US has a very large immigrant population
Today, the U.S. has the highest number of immigrants or family that is closely related to immigrant in history. To suggest the US is immigrant unfriendly is false.
Health: US Death Rate reaches all time low
Doesn't fit the doom narrative though.
Public health: Are sports always healthy?
Looks like 1 in 18 participants suffered an injury at a public sports event. Hmmm....
Economy: Recent college grads less likely to be underemployed than in the past
This finding is contrary to the doomerism media reports.
Economy: Average real income in the U.S. since 1776
The country has done quite well, despite the doomer media.
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