Chapter 7 Change the status quo and not become a society with low IQ
Some Japanese people think, "Isn't it better to be a little rich? Even if Japan will no longer become an economic power, as long as we can keep this kind of life, it's good."
If it really becomes like that, will the Japanese feel happy?
I call this "small rich and easy" thinking the "Portuguese phenomenon".
The Portuguese Empire, which once shared the world equally with Spain in the age of great voyages, has always come here with the attitude of "small wealth and peace" for 400 years after the 17th century.Now it seems that it can be called "defeatism". In any case, if Japan also has similar ideas, it is bound to repeat the mistakes of Portugal.
A similar example also happened to the former world hegemon Britain.At the beginning of the 20th century, after the United Kingdom seized world hegemony by the United States, its own development has been stagnant.Especially after World War II, Britain's symptoms were "terminally ill", and it was quickly overtaken by Germany.When Japan became the second economic power in the world, it completely fell into the quagmire of "corruptionism".
Finally one man changed England.
That's Mrs Thatcher.The series of reform measures she implemented at that time can now be said to have gathered the wisdom of the world at that time and carried out on this basis.The reason for saying this is because she did not rely solely on the British with low "collective IQs" at that time, but gradually carried out reforms after gathering the wisdom of the best and most intelligent people in the world.After the reforms, the British economy began to recover and has maintained continuous growth since 1990.
Due to work reasons, I often meet with world leaders.In recent years, one thing that has impressed me deeply is that these leaders have begun to share common ideas and connotations.
I think this is because in today's world of globalization, human society is becoming more integrated, and many of the problems we face are almost the same.You can also feel more and more deeply that the exchanges between people have transcended national borders, and exchanges of goods, capital, and information can be realized.In the 21st century when the Internet is prevalent, it can be said that collective intelligence is extremely important.
Therefore, from now on, all countries in the world will surely develop together under the "new rules" formed by collective wisdom.
It can be seen from this that if the Japanese do not join it, the future of the country will not be optimistic. The idea of "a little wealth means peace" cannot be said to exist, but if you choose it, you will choose to decline, and you will definitely not have a wise mind and a prosperous life.
The decline of IQ begins with a narrow vision.In today's Japanese society, not only young people, but everyone only cares about the things around them. I think the final result of this can only make people stop thinking.
Therefore, the purpose of this book is to verify the real situation of this type of Japanese, discuss and think with readers how to get out of the narrow field of vision, how we should consider and solve the existing problems, etc.
After reading this book, I believe you will be able to re-recognize the importance of thinking and realize the meaning of thinking.
When all members of society are falling into a state of not caring about anything, our IQ is also declining.When no one is shouting to wake up the social group, you who realize that "crisis is opportunity" must take action, even if it is only you!
In today's Japanese society where no one wants to be the first, you will be unique.
Don't be afraid to do something different.Remember one truth - if a man throws away all his thoughts, he cannot live.
"I'm unique!"
I hope you can use this sentence to see through your heart, your surroundings and every corner of the world.
You're sure to see things you've never seen before.
The world is changing dramatically, and starting by questioning those changes will make all the difference.