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		nradov 39 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Gentle Singularity No, that's a real wage increase. The healthcare system can effectively treat a lot more conditions than it could in 1980. That makes you richer as measured in terms of QALYs.

xigency 39 days ago [–]

That's a nice thought but I've only had one physical in the last 15 years. I'm sure others are sitting in the same boat.

nradov 39 days ago | [–]

These are obviously aggregate statistics and individual experiences may vary. It shouldn't be necessary to point that out.

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