The system is set up for short term gratification not long term prosperity, From the moment that children open their eyes for the first time to the last sigh of the dying, most of the messages imbedded in schooling, media and society in general is aimed at extracting wealth out of those who can not delay gratification. Only a tiny number of people live at the top, who have had generations of knowing how to game the system so they always win. But people are starting to wake up from their slumber and communicate with other like minded people and a revolution is underway - this is why the Elites are so desperate to put a lid on things and control every aspect of our lives "For our own protection..."