The Revolution of Rising Expectations - by Zvi Mowshowitz

kept by eddie dec 23, 25

Rising expectations and requirements, not declining data, make it harder for families to afford a socially acceptable lifestyle despite material improvements.

Advancements In Self-Driving Cars - by Zvi Mowshowitz
Waymo expands to the entire SF Bay Area and plans 17 US cities by 2026, but faces regulatory barriers and speed-limit issues despite being vastly safer than human drivers.
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How a Family of 3 Lives on $500,000 on the Upper West Side - The New York Times
A family earning $500,000 on the Upper West Side struggles to save for a larger apartment due to high day care costs and cost of living.
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For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse - WSJ
Ambitious high-schoolers now feel pressure to specialize in summer activities as early as freshman year to craft a coherent narrative for college admissions.
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