Modern Economic Anxiety

Economic anxiety stems from the ease of changing digital zip codes and the intense competition for resources, even at high-income levels.

• Competition at the Top: Even in the top percentiles, individuals compete for limited resources like schools and doctors.
• Extreme Spending: A significant number of extravagant weddings highlight the pressure and resource disparity.
• Need for Adaptation: Society must adapt with new support systems and narratives to ease economic anxieties.
• Technology as a Solution: Technology may help by creating abundance and providing basic security, addressing the sense of insecurity even among the affluent.