Every day, there seems to be another story, underscoring how the whole world seems to be gradually descending into Idiocracy.

On some level, I am afraid for our future.

Of course, the lure of "money for nothing" has pretty much always sucked in those who lack the capacity to engage in both/either critical thinking and consequential thinking. Still, the ability to grasp the reality that banks aren't just going to give you $30,000 is pretty fundamental.