"3rd generation Turks"
Because they are famously a case of not having assimilated to Germany but instead over-assimilated to an islamist-conservative Turkey.
"Q: Where would you live if you were a hyper-nationalist Turk?
A: Germany"
It's just a lot of words with very little substance. 75% of their exports go to the US, all their best professionals and investors move to the US, and a large part of their economy is just rent-seeking on real estate prices.
Saying all the middle powers need to join together is all fine and well but doesn't really mean anything.
It's just currying favor with Carney's voter base, senior citizens who are middle class and up. They uncritically read the headlines from the Globe and Mail or CBC that claim Canada is "standing up the Trump" meanwhile the nation stagnates, and the best and brightest move to the US. Canadian GDP per capita has been stagnant for 15+ years, while the US has had an incredible economic run. The results speak for themselves.
"We are hardwired for scarcity and capitalism itself thrives on it to create value."
"There is something awesome about the end of shortage."
So you understand that we, as humans, part of nature, have lived a certain way for nearly 7 million years, then lived another certain way starting 10,000 years ago with agriculture, and basically yesterday have started living in the modern world. And you expect us, as humans, to fully cope with this concept, to the point that it is awesome?
What we need to rethink is what it means to be human and our relationship with technology. We surely didn't evolve for millions of years to have all our needs met by machines and sit around without any purpose, forever being out-competed by said machines.
Oh absolutely, that’s why the very idea is interesting and even philosophically vital to put out there. Most people can’t shift there minds and culturally are stuck in a certain “this is how it was and should be.” (Conservatism) and “this is what we believe is possible” (Progressive)
We are in either one camp or another. And yes my comment is aimed at rethinking what we can be or should be.
And if the end of shortage also means less suffering and more decent living for the worlds poorest, yeah, that is totally awesome^2.
Love the username- please tell me it's a Master + Margarita reference
Anecdotally here's what's worked for me:
1. Intramural sports- even if you're not sporty, some leagues have zero barrier to entry (Bowling or sand volleyball 6's). There are usually pickup sports apps as well that you could probably find based on your city (i.e. JustPlay)
2. Volunteering- especially neighborhood / trail cleanup groups that you can find on Instagram or Meetup. These are low commitment and people tend to be friendly. Habitat for Humanity was another one that had lots of young people new to the city.
3. Free Fitness (or any other hobby) Groups- you can find anywhere. November Project, for example is in most cities
I believe you’re confusing meeting new people and isolation.
Living alone was extremely rare until recent history [1]. Not having freedom of movement, or not living in a city does not mean social isolation. Villages back in history used to celebrate holidays together, families were much larger, everyone knew everyone since birth etc…
I just woke up but don’t feel like pulling up the sources but I believe the exact opposite of your statement. Social isolation is a modern phenomenon that was extremely rare before in history. It was incredibly difficult to survive just by yourself.
I lived in a very orthodox Jewish neighborhood for a while and what you described is exactly what happens on Shabbat still (since there’s no phones being used).
People just feel welcome to drop by. The house is usually a total mess because « work » is not allowed, and there’s no gift bringing either because of religious reasons.
I always admired it. Just one day where no one’s working or traveling and everyone’s free to come over and hangout.
"Q: Where would you live if you were a hyper-nationalist Turk? A: Germany"