• Donkter@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Yes, fear is a major factor for why people don’t do risky things for potential rewards.

      As for having a spouse and children or a pre-existing medical condition, you’re correct that only a certain portion of the population is able to do this. We already cut it down to people with something like a STEM degree that are able to do this.

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      11 months ago

      You know, you can pay for private health insurance if you don’t have a job. And if you have an emergency fund or (micro) retirement fund, it should include funds for health insurance.

    • blarghly@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Ah yes, for all those 55 year old Gen Z’ers with a couple kids and a heart condition.