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My Comment on Da7ee7’s “The Myth of Progress and Retardation ” Video

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Feel free to watch the video by clicking here. Mind you, it’s in Egyptian Arabic.

I agree with Galal Amin, and I, myself, say, “When your country is considered developed, that’s not necessarily due to its ordinary citizens, but mainly due to its scientific community.” That’s the kind of reality check that every person that mindlessly glorifies a certain so-called developed country needs.
8:56 Anime, and Sony.
8:56 I personally experienced a similar situation where people said to me, “Is there anything you don’t know?” Some even nicknamed me Google — and I soon have to remind them that I always feel like I don’t know anything about anything. 🤣 Galal Amin was right; it’s not wise at all to assume that a country is developed only because it does exceptionally well in certain fields.
10:14 Not trying to sound like the exception to the rule, but in my experience, those who are nearly illiterate tend to glorify the West (in a mindless way) more. As a guy who’s spent more than half my life interacting with foreigners, they actually seem ordinary to me; if anything, they’re more impressed by what I do than I am by what they do. They’re the ones (among my fellow countrymen) who try to encourage me to study/work abroad, and I always say no, because, wait for it, I don’t have the foreigner complex, so if I ever decide to live abroad, it has to be a pragmatic decision. Currently, I make enough money working online that it’s better for me to stay in my home country (Morocco) where I don’t have to worry about shameless taxing or extremely cold or hot weather or work like a machine until I get depressed. Like you said in one of the other episodes, “It’s the best of both worlds.” I get to work on my own terms, sleeping whenever I want, and never having to wake up to an alarm (Did you know that they use “agendas” in Germany? It’s ridiculous! Whatever happened to being spontaneous?) I don’t need to make a huge amount of money, just so that I would give most of it to the government (France, and Scandinavian countries come to mind), so as far as I’m concerned, when it comes to my work-life balance, I can proudly say that it’s the equivalent of El Dorado. I don’t need to be filthy rich to be happy, and I don’t need to live abroad to be happy, and I also don’t let Instagram photos mess with me mentally like it does with many people; I make my own rules, and I have my own definition of happiness, and excitement.

Why Referring to “Developed” Countries as Developed in Every Aspect is Both Wrong and Absurd

It is a common assumption that countries classified as “developed” are developed in every aspect of life, including economically, socially, and politically. However, this assumption is both wrong and absurd.

Economic Development Does Not Necessarily Equal Overall Development

While it is true that many “developed” countries have strong economies, economic development does not necessarily equate to overall development. For example, a country may have a thriving economy but a poorly functioning political system, leading to corruption and a lack of social equality. Additionally, a country’s economic success may not benefit all members of society equally, leading to issues such as income inequality and lack of access to basic necessities for certain groups.

The Absurdity of Ranking Countries Based on Development

The idea that countries can be ranked on a linear scale of development is absurd. Development is a complex and multifaceted concept that cannot be reduced to a single metric or ranking. Each country has its own unique strengths, challenges, and cultural values, making it impossible to accurately compare and rank them based on overall development.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is both wrong and absurd to assume that “developed” countries are developed in every aspect of life. Economic development does not necessarily equate to overall development, and the idea of ranking countries based on development is flawed. It is important to recognize the complexity and diversity of different countries and not make oversimplifications based on simplistic labels such as “developed” or “undeveloped.”