Is life just too complicated in the 21st century?

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Exploitation is deeply ingrained in First World capitalism, and it's nearly impossible to opt out. I'm trying to help solve that problem with Dumb Tech: https://sixbangs.substack.com/p/is-it-even-possible-to-be-a-good

What do you think? The product is still in the planning phase so now is a great time to help shape the MVP.

Rafay Nadeem · Accepted Answer

In the age of information overload, simplicity seems like a distant dream.

Millie Miller · Answer

The constant pursuit of perfection and endless choices can make life feel overwhelming.

Ted Schaefer · Answer

Thanks for the feedback! Agreed, retail investors have a tough time - I mostly stick to index funds because experience has shown me that I don't know enough to beat the market 😅

Looks like TeamXEarth would be a great starting point for investing with confidence and treating the stock market less like a casino! I'm definitely adding it to my wish list - hopefully I can read your book when I find some downtime over the holidays 😄

Congrats on the launch!

Chusana Prasertkul · Answer

I love the idea, Ted! We think very similar so I was just nodding away at what you wrote. Your page reminds me of this quote, "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."

I wholeheartedly agree that it's hard to be/remain good - because the system isn't designed that way. What's good for the whole (the collective) doesn't always translate to what's good for the individual. But I like your movement.

My product was born from a similar passion. I got fed up with retail investors getting the crappy end of the stick - because we were told to trust the experts and listen to the analysts. I realised that the one technique you really need to master in the stock market is - how to valuate a company. So I partnered up with my husband and designed a web book and a web app to do just that.

21st century is definitely more complicated. What we see is not what we get. A movement to support individual empowerment always gets my support 😊

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Is life just too complicated in the 21st century?

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