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Dec 31, 2025ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Vibecession

Scott reviews comments on his vibecession post, exploring when it started, whether it's really about economics or culture, and notably finding that China experiences similar pessimism despite 5-10x income growth, suggesting vibes can be completely divorced from economic reality.

68 min read 10,515 words

Dec 4, 2025ACX

Vibecession: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott examines why young people feel economically hopeless despite economists saying things are fine, testing various explanations like housing costs and wages, and concluding the truth involves both real factors (harder competition, expensive cities, recent mortgage spikes) and media-driven negativity.

39 min read 6,025 words

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