The Rat Race: How a Lack of Information Keeps People on the Wrong Path

Most people spend their lives at a pace that leaves them hardly any room for real development.

Because I didn't have to work much, I could spend eight hours a day studying, researching, and broadening my knowledge. That is a different pace of life — and ultimately, it shapes a different type of person.

Last night, for example, just like every day, I listened for six hours to training sessions on psychology and political forecasting. That kind of in-depth study requires time, peace, and cognitive space. Most people simply do not have that, not due to a lack of interest, but due to the constant pressure of the rat race.

If we did not experience wars and geopolitical tensions, our economy would function fundamentally differently. A large part of the work people perform now is directly or indirectly connected to defense, recovery, security, and the consequences of international conflicts. Without that pressure, society would probably be organized much more efficiently — and people might only need to work three days a week, with four days left for study, deepening their knowledge, and intellectual growth.

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