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We are living in an age of unprecedented wealth, with millions entering the middle class every year. Homo sapiens live longer lifespans than ever before, with better nutrition, and better medicine than ever in our history. This is also the most peaceful time in our history, with record lows in crime and wars. The developing world is surging in wealth and in the west we have more opportunity and access to information than ever.

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Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as vehicle life expectancy continues to improve!* (apnews.com)

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[–] Alto@kbin.social 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

How much of this is due to vehicle life expectancy improving and how much of it is nobody can afford a new car. Obviously it's not purely the later, because vehicle do (generally) last longer these days, but it's not like everyone was driving their vehicles into the dirt previously.