The Only Permanent Underclass Are the Ones Who Believe It Is Permanent
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The article 'The only Permanent Underclass are the ones who believe it is permanent' by swyx.io discusses the idea that one's socioeconomic status is not fixed and can be changed with the right mindset, with the HN community showing mild interest but limited discussion.
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The permanence is not solely about an individual. It's about the existence of the class, overall. The permanence is the acceptance of the hierarchy.