Harvest: Do The Math

[Tenet Nosce]

it will be much harder. the system requires you look out for your self interest by demanding things from others in return for whatever you give out in order to stay afloat. in short, everyone have to have a measure of self-focus from the start. then there is the need to find a way to be able to give more than you take.

I must say that I concur with this observation. Only in the last year or so have I gotten to the point where I can even start to think about how I might like to "give back" rather than simply being focused on how to not be a drain on society.

This is despite having grown up in a relatively caring environment, having my basic needs provided for, years upon years of higher education, plus countless hours spent in research and reflection upon esoteric subjects. So considering your "Average Joe on Main Street" the odds are stacked ridiculously high against making any sort of progress.