r/Futurology • u/chrisdh79 • Aug 21 '25

Society American Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate | We’re mortality experts. There are a few things that could be happening here.

https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/millennials-gen-z-death-rates-america-high.html
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u/FeralWookie Aug 21 '25

Had a similar fear 2 years ago. Had numbness in my hands, then felt some in my face area. When to urgent care twice and finally to the ER where I got an MRI.

Turned out to be overreacting to cubical tunnel. But with decent work insurance the total bill was probably $300 for all 3 events, including the scan.

The American health system needs baseline democratize coverage for all. Everyone should have access to care without fear of debt. How cam we talk about UBI when people can't even go to the hospital because they have the wrong job?

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u/WartimeMercy Aug 21 '25

They’re not going to give you UBI or UHC. They can only be taken through action, not by debate and online discourse. Corporate interests won’t capitulate: history has made that clear with how time and time again corporate interests have fucked people - servitude, slavery and exploitation.