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How to make a country rich: “most people in Richland have by definition failed” (thebookoflife.org)
3 points by andy_ppp on Aug 13, 2015 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment


From the article:

    "In Richland, everyone is encouraged from a young age to imagine that they might
    one day – perhaps by 33 – be the richest person in the country – if they work
    hard. Posters of rich and famous people adorn the walls of primary schools. The
    national anthem is called ‘I can do it!’ – an ecstatic rendition of human
    possibility."




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