In our so-called democracy we are accustomed to give the majority what they want rather than educate them to understand what is best for them.
They still have some money and they have needs to supply. They must begin...
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
We are approaching a new age of synthesis. Knowledge cannot be merely a degree or a skill... it demands a broader vision capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction without which we cannot have constructive progress.