• __siru__@discuss.tchncs.de
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    13 hours ago

    Not to diminish the question; I think it is an interesting thought experiment, but thr conditions set in this are immensely subjective.

    Are we saying capable as in theoretically could have the ability to contribute workforce or are currently contributing workforce? How do we say what thriving means? I’m assuming when you say living you mean reach wome standard of living and not just exclusively surviving etc.

    In a theoretical/fair world probably around 98% of people 30+ can support themselves, exclusing the few people who are sick or mentally disabled. In our current world that number is significantly lower, but that is a result of structural/political issues, not if the individual peoples capabilities.

    • LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.worldOP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      6 hours ago

      Right, the question came from my own head and I didn’t put a whole lot of thought into it, but basically I want to know if there’s any statistic that can show us what percentage of humans over the age of 30 actually are self-sustaining? They have a job and pay for their own food and shelter and bills and take care of themselves and don’t need anyone else to sustain their basic survival?