68 karma · joined April 2, 2012
I'd argue it's being the global reserve currency not culture.
The American laissez faire system seems to be falling apart at the seams. Power and wealth is becoming more concentrated while seeking to solidify that position through limiting the freedoms of the lower classes.
Regular people are burdened with student debt and health care costs all within a back drop of little to no social support. Unions striking for better working conditions have their corporate controlled health insurance stripped away. Banks write balance sheets as they see fit, devaluing your wealth and causing financial crises. The list goes on.
Being forced in to wage slavery to survive in this system doesn't sound particularly free.
I know I'm being a bit silly silly here but it seems awfully difficult to get started. Too difficult if you ask me. Am I missing something fundamental?
I can certainly get there in the end but there are a lot of configuration tasks to get there.
Learning as much as I can sounds good to me! It's just a concern that I keep seeing PHP getting bad press.