I probably can't introduce the topic dutifully.. just wanted to start some conversation.
Much more political/philosophical and complex. And outside of the scope that @jacob set up in the book, blog, forums (focus on the individual). But for some, living in a new country could be a valuable shortcut to a higher quality of life (ok, ok, I'll try again to avoid looking at financial motivations so much). Consider:
- 1) maybe there are countries that are just more capable to be taken advantage of by an ERE mindset
- 2) maybe there are countries that are closer to being friendly to ERE types (folks in the forums complaining about EREers fitting into society)
Since a country is quite large, maybe the main concerns could also be split into at least two:
- the large systems in place (or not) at the national level
the governments desire and will to act on certain things
incentives.
- the average values of the countries' citizens
So I wonder what survey questions might align with a populace which are in a good state of equilibria of ERE typical topics like rationality/(intellectual) honesty, kindness.
Ideas for good online resources to get an idea of how good a country could be? vagabonding/couchsurfing communities? Any anecdotes?
My £.02:
- probably not France or Italy or most European countries
Spain, Portugal, some Eastern Europe excepted?
Colombia?
USA above most with liberal foundation, superpower resources, lots of states the size of countries