@GhostOnTheHalfShell@masto.ai @cstross@wandering.shop GDP is an obviously meaningless measure if the gains aren't broadly distributed. Similar to how, if Elon Musk walks into even the busiest bar, then on a mean average everyone in there is suddenly a billionaire. This is true even if every patron except Musk is on minimum wage. Or worse, facing starvation and deciding on one more pint of piss-warm ale before jumping off a bridge. But this bar is *booming*! 🙄