‘How lucky we are to be born in Singapore, at this point in human history,’ says Redditor
The Redditor said Singaporeans should “zoom out” and look at their lives from a historical perspective, rather than comparing Singapore only with other countries today. This article ( ‘How lucky we are to be born in Singapore, at this point in human history,’ says Redditor ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A Singaporean user on the Reddit platform r/asksg expressed gratitude for living in Singapore and being born at this point in human history. They highlighted the country's safety, stability, cleanliness, excellent healthcare, abundant opportunities, relatively low taxes, and freedom to choose one's desired life path. The user praised the absence of major endemic diseases, advancements in science and medicine, and the region's lack of war or ongoing conflicts.
They also commended Singapore's stable politics and a competent government that listens to the public through meet-the-people sessions. The author noted that children in Singapore have opportunities for a quality education and can compete globally, working for multinational companies. While acknowledging Singapore's high cost of living, they argued that people can still live affordably.
The user stressed that the freedom to shape one's life is not available to everyone throughout history and still isn't the case for many people today. They urged readers to consider the extraordinary advantages Singaporeans enjoy compared to the rest of the world. Most commenters agreed with the points made, but one believed Singapore's complaint culture, although sometimes perceived negatively, actually helps prevent complacency.
Commenters compared Singapore's quality of life (QOL) favorably to that of Malaysia, India, and the USA, and highlighted how Singapore stands out even among first-world cities in Japan and the West. Some pointed out that individuals who have never experienced the world tend to be the most critical of Singapore, despite the opportunities readily available to them.
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