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1. mouzog+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-06-13 06:23:47
this article does give me some privilege vibes.

not everyone can just move to thailand, become bartender and write a book about. that's a very specific trajectory.

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2. amroch+h7[view] [source] 2023-06-13 07:18:35
>>mouzog+(OP)
I see where you're coming from, but that doesn't match my experience. Plenty of non white people immigrate to different countries to try their luck at a better life.

Maybe the difference is what standard you compare yourself to?

- Black dude from the US: I can't move to Thailand, what would happen if I fail

- Black dude from Rwanda: I might as well move to Thailand, maybe I'll have better luck over there

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3. mouzog+In[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-06-13 09:35:59
>>amroch+h7
> maybe I'll have better luck over there

It's more privilege in the sense of having the luxury to take risks as opposed to the desperation of seeking a better life.

The second guys life is already kind of "blown up", while the author is more like entitled boredom.

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4. amroch+Dt[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-06-13 10:29:43
>>mouzog+In
Yeah that makes sense, even if it ends up working out the same either way. If you blow up your life real good there's no safety net anymore hahaha
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