All of the semi-smart ones have taken government jobs, because there is a difference in moral ideal. Though we don't always peruse it (because it's hard) we are wired to think that creation on your own for the benefit of others or yourself is really the only honest work. Every other kind of work is a substitute based on necessity. Our best manage to make that ideal work for them and they create something.
Their value system is to align with existing power structures. It's a wealth comes from the warlord mentality while we practice a wealth comes from yourself mentality.
It's evolutionary psychology. Rural Scandinavian homesteaders vs tribal Africa.
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