This isn’t a browser. It’s a massively intrusive data collection scheme. It’s not meant for the users, it’s meant for the company.

I think that’s more about entitlement than anything. We raised our son so that he’s happy riding both crowded public transport & a nice car, a DIY meal on the sidewalk & a fancy restaurant meal, thrifted clothes and nice clothes, etc. Entitlement is very much a “nurture” thing. And we have not nurtured that. Being humble and down to earth is a trait that should be universally instilled. We give him an amount of money for example - he knows how to manage that money in a smart way. He never asks for more cause he “overspent”.

Essentially the same thing, but in a different context. I was born in 1979 in a communist dictatorship. My parents left the country immediately after the fall of communism in 1989 to work illegally in Europe and send money home. I lived with my grandparents during those chaotic times, similar to what Argentina is experiencing today. My parents bought land and built two houses on it from scratch (one for me and one for them). They fully supported me with the money and stuff they sent from abroad, and they gave me the funds to start my own business in 2000. It was very difficult for them, but they showed me what committed, driven parents can and should do. They always said that “can’t” doesn’t exist, it’s just “don’t want to.”

The first paragraph is kind of funny to me, not going to lie. Most people on these niche alternative platforms work in IT or tech. And IT/tech, on average, tends to be middle class at the local level and upper class globally. None of the working class people I know have any idea what Linux, open source, federation, defederation, or any of that means. They’re all on TikTok and Facebook.

I believe the most important thing is knowing how to take care of yourself, your belongings, and your surroundings. Even while he was still living at home, he was taught how to cook, clean, do his own laundry, do yard and garden work, handle basic house maintenance, take care of his dog, manage money, etc. We sent him to a good public school, and he commuted to and from school using public transport. The university he attends is also a good public one with a wide variety of students. In our language, there’s a saying that translates to “to be anointed with all the ointments” in English, which essentially means being versatile, adaptable, savvy and not stuck up. That’s a philosophy we personally believe in.

Well, I view money as a means to an end, not an end in itself. I don’t believe money or material possessions provide innate fulfillment. If I were a billionaire with unlimited money, I’d absolutely want him to just enjoy life doing whatever he wanted. This idea that struggle is necessary for fulfillment or personal growth has never made sense to me. With freedom and resources, there are countless skills, passions, and pursuits that could bring purpose and joy.

I personally think having a solid foundation in life is important. A home, reliable transportation, and a useful or profitable degree all work together to create stability. When those basics are covered, you’re able to focus on work, relationships, interests, and actually living your life.