@Justicar Over the past several years I have visited Thailand, Serbia, Bosnia and Turkey. One thing I've noticed is that all of these countries are considerably poorer than the West, yet their cultures are far healthier and more cohesive. Originally, I thought debt and inflation were to blame for our ills, but countries with hyperinflation and crushing debt are not insane and suicidal like the West. When you step out of the lunatic asylum the decline becomes even more apparent. It's surreal.
@SamHarris
Cause:
"these countries are considerably poorer than the West"
Effect:
"their cultures are far healthier and more cohesive"
It's really not a rocket science.