Demographics: Do you see the sleight of hand in this chart?
A chart shared by a prominent X account appears to tell us nothing at all, due to how misleading it is. Wow.
Crime: Crime rates since 1960
In recent decades, the crime rate has gone down, which may be a surprise considering the doomerism media coverage.
Doomerism: Many retired will “un-retire”?
Says retirees are going to "un-retire" because everything is awful But the % of un-reitirees has been steady for a long time.
Economy: “18% of California homes change hands via inheritance”
And this is likely explained by the large baby boom cohort now hitting age 80 and passing away, in a state with Prop 13 property tax benefits.
Social: What happened to “socialites”?
What happened to "socialites" and the socialite lifestyle and "circuit"? They still exist but their form has mutated to influencers and non-profit hobby jobs.
Economy, Demographics: Are young men under 30 doing worse today than 3-4 decades ago?
Per economist Marian Tupy, young men are doing much better today.
Demographics: Vermont schools saw 25% enrollment drop over 20 years
Vermont schools have lost 25% of their students over the past 20 years.
Demographics: “70% of people turning 65 will need long term care” – is 100% misleading
Most long-term care for the elderly is provided at home, by family members. The 70% figure used by insurance salespeople is bogus.
Government: State spending, per capita (2024)
State spending per capita (2024). Some states spend (and presumably tax) much more than other states.
Gen Z: Decline in home ownership due to a change in personal values?
Media and social media posts compare home ownership percentages of young cohorts in the 1980s and today and conclude it's due to price. May be not.