I wish you would try listening for a change. You might learn something. Countries like Ethiopia are catching up from being way behind using imported technology, of course they're growing fast. Their population also has recently exploded, which accounts for much of the growth. How do you not see this?
"how the US transitioned from being a country of go-getters to being afraid of losing.."
This is just pure contempt and ignorance. It's all about your feelings of superiority and your psychological need to justify those feelings. How do you lack this self awareness? You're flat out wrong about young people and their willingness to take risks. I wish you would get your head out of your ass and turn off the TV and go outside.
"how the US transitioned from being a country of go-getters to being afraid of losing.."
This is just pure contempt and ignorance. It's all about your feelings of superiority and your psychological need to justify those feelings. How do you lack this self awareness? You're flat out wrong about young people and their willingness to take risks. I wish you would get your head out of your ass and turn off the TV and go outside.