I’ve been thinking about what an “ideal state” might look like.
Not in a political sense. But in how it actually functions.
And I realised something:
Maybe the real question isn’t what kind of system we build, but what kind of people we raise within it.
What if education didn’t just transfer knowledge, but actually prepared us for life?
– how to nourish ourselves – how to move in a way that our bodies still work at 40, 50, 60 or beyond – how to manage stress – how to cook for ourselves – how to manage our finances (and yes, our car as well) – how to communicate and argue our point – how to look after our mental health – how to work in a team – how to solve problems – how to learn how to learn
And yes: A foreign language at a conversational level — because the world doesn’t stop at borders. English by default, and any other language for native English speakers. I’d suggest Hungarian if you’re up for a challenge 🙂 And if we start from early childhood, it won’t even feel like a big deal.
Not as subjects. But as part of everyday life.
Because if this is in place, then:
– the pressure on healthcare decreases – the economy becomes stronger – agriculture shifts towards quality – and maybe there are fewer “lost adults” — who, on top of that, are actually able to collaborate
A system like this wouldn’t be perfect. But it would be constantly improving.
Not driven by ideology, but by what actually works better.
And maybe we don’t need to change the whole world at once. It’s enough if it starts working somewhere.
And then it spreads.