Submitted by LieRevolutionary4182 t3_zm132t in science
MittenstheGlove t1_j0a1gow wrote
Reply to comment by grundar in Inequality can double the energy required to secure universal decent living by LieRevolutionary4182
I do drive 400 miles a week easily as an Uber Driver
grundar t1_j0a5xw8 wrote
> > a tiny fraction of people are flying twice a week and also driving 400 miles a week, indicating that this is not a realistic estimate for the bulk of people it is being applied to.
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> I do drive 400 miles a week easily as an Uber Driver
Do you also take an average of 7 flights a month?
If so, congratulations, you're part of the tiny minority of people that estimate describes.
If not, perhaps that helps illustrate why this is not a reasonable estimate for the vast majority of people it's being applied to. Per this calculator, most of these people are either (a) people just retired after a lifetime of saving, or (b) people soon to retire after a lifetime of saving (i.e., ~15% of people in the US age 55-75 have $1M+).
Do you think 10%+ of people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s are taking 80+ flights per year? Do you think even 1% of retirees take that many flights? If no, then you may see why this estimate seems questionable.
MittenstheGlove t1_j0adtam wrote
No, no, no. I’m just saying that I contribute unwillingly because I need money to live. :/
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