In the US they can just let in hard working immigrants from other countries, this was has always been the case there.
But then we have to raise our kids in this culture and explain to them why just because it’s okay for their American friend doesn’t mean it’s okay for them. It’s frustrating for us.
worked well for Rome
It did - but I can’t tell if you’re sarcastic or not here.
On the other hand if most people still have to work by the time we're 75, then our generation has completely failed the moment.
As opposed to the people who came before them, who are exceptionally brilliant and not just those who were born when times were good.
IQ is actually trending downwards in developed countries for the first time so, "yes."
I heard this claim multiple times, but where's the source?
Was interested in a source for this as well. The last two sections of the article on the Flynn Effect was the best primer on this claim I could find: