manxu

That’s not the drugs I was thinking of. More Ozempic than meth, more Lipitor than cocaine. :-)

Many Americans seem to think they should be taking some form of drug for every single ailment, malady, or discomfort they feel. And sometimes their lifestyle is only possible because of the drugs. So many foods, for instance, are almost meant to give you heartburn, you have a hard time living without heartburn pills or liquids.

There are definitely cultural differences: a stronger emphasis on education, disdain for violence as a means of conflict resolution, social solidarity and an emphasis on togetherness.

Europe also doesn’t share uniquely American traits like cultural monoculture, a fondness of chemicals (whether drugs, additives, or coloring agents), the desire to ignore the natural environment (strawberries in January and 15 degrees inside in the summer), and a declarative loudness and brashness.