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There are countries where you can have none of those, but still visit a doctor and not worry about violent crime. The dynamics vary.


That is a great point and probably the most valuable take out of this discussion.

We often use wealth as a proxy to well-being, but these kinds of posts shatter that concept. The author is, objectively, _not_ unwealthy. He has a credit card, a large car and a house. But still he struggles and is not well. Well-being is not just wealth, it is also (and more importantly) social safety.




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