If only we were all privileged enough to believe that the problems in the world today weren't real.

I was talking about the first world. And yes, I think most if not all of the problems in the first world are gratuitously self-inflicted.

Even if that were true (it isn't) you would want to consider the systemic issues that background self-sabotage.

Where is the cushy insulated bubble you're living? Can I join?