It broke the back of the Catholic church and feudalism. Peasants got their first pay raise… ever.

You’re missing maybe the most important part of this: …eventually. It was at least 40 years after the plague hit, and probably more like 70-100, depending how exactly you’re counting. AKA it might get better after we’re all dead

Mostly just less anonymity. In a large community, you can remain more-or-less unknown. In a town where everyone knows each other, you’re a known entity whether you like it or not.

The US will need to establish a strong immigration policy to absorb people fleeing failing countries/geographies

Why would anyone be running to the US? Do you think people dream of being forced into labor camps?

You somehow managed to craft a reply that added even less value to the conversation than the one you’re complaining about. Amazing!

What if your dog just growls at a kid, maybe even barks or snaps, but doesn’t touch anyone? Sure, the kid is scared, but it’s not illegal without a very convincing argument in front of a judge, and even then…

…and get immediately laughed out of the office?

The LLMs were locally hosted, that’s like shitting in your toilet so much that you block your own pipes - it very literally doesn’t affect anyone else in any way.