Why are we not crushed by the air above us?

1 month ago 30

Probably a stupid question since I assume the answer is that we are crushed by the air above us by exactly 1 atmosphere. But I don't fully understand. There is a crazy amount of air above me, why is it only putting such a little amount of pressure on me?

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