> Finally, demographics matter. HN is dominated by American tech professionals. That can tilt discourse toward elitism, rationalism, and a kind of intellectual performance, creating an echo chamber

As an European, not working in technology or even with computers, i can relate to. HN comments can sometimes feel out of touch with reality.

I’d say it’s more about the way Americans tend to see the world, where the world ends at the border of the USA and not consider that there are other way of life.

Although despite its flaws, this forum is still one of the brightest side of the internet.