If the world actually worked in an ideal way... healthy, competent, ethical people would be the ones in charge. They would be the leaders. They wouldn't tolerate inequality, injustice, and atrocities. Competence, character, and ethical clarity would naturally rise to the top. Those with self awareness, depth, and a genuine concern for others would lead. Not because they crave power, but because they are best suited to manage it.
The reality is that human nature, and the nature of our universe, is not designed for reason. Reality is not ideal. The universe is designed arbitrarily, randomly, and for survival.
Systems today reward charisma over wisdom, shallow promotion over substance, and conformity over integrity. Structures are designed to perpetuate control for few and false comfort for the average person. Not to elevate truth or quality of life and experiences. Many of the most capable people are dismissed, silenced, or burnt out. While the lucky, loud, politically skilled, or power hungry dominate the places that shape resource allocation, culture, policy, and direction.
This isn’t an accident. It’s a feature of fragile institutions afraid of being challenged by those with sharper perception or moral resolve. This is nature. Biology. Survival in a messy life. The universe is not inherently good, and neither are humans.
So when someone sees clearly how messed up it all is, it can feel absurd. Because it is. The tragedy isn’t just personal, it’s widespread. But knowing this also gives you clarity. The greatest minds will rarely be crowned. They must lead with reason anyway. Not through titles, but through presence, influence, authentic work, optimism rooted in reality (always find a positive spin on things), and strategic resistance.