Interesting, do you know any literature that talks more about this?

The system working as intended.

Lack of public “third places”, car-centric infrastructure and lack of mixed-use zoning, lack of communal living, etc.

“Why are men so lonely?”

Yeah for sure, almost all of the US’ most impressive accomplishments were state funded. Privatize the profits, socialize the costs.

“It is better to be poor under capitalism than rich under socialism.” - Polish Gang of Four

throw more money at car manufacturers

That’s the hilarious part. They’re clearly not actually opposed to giving out subsidies, just for things that might actually be beneficial in the long run.

This might be a hot take here, but for all of Elon’s overhyped flops like the Hyperloop and car tunnels, the Falcon 9 does have the lowest launch cost per kg out of any rocket and is the only family of orbital rockets with a demonstrated reusable propulsive landing system. That’s not to say they’ll have the lead forever since there’s a fundamental limitation of private enterprise, but currently they’re ahead in several important ways.

It would be hilarious if there’s a repeat of the Cold War arms race, but the US goes bankrupt this time

But line still go up, so economy good!

It’s mostly a thing at top tech companies in Shenzhen and Shanghai like Huawei and Alibaba. It sucks, but the pay matches. However many people are choosing to work at smaller companies and SOEs which have a better work culture.

Home prices this home prices that, how about real productivity?