Imagine awakening one day and realizing you live in a corrupt country, existing in a constant state of social turmoil and perpetual war. What if you realized, elections in your country were a farce and no matter who won or lost, your life was certain to remain the same, if not worsen?
What if you realized, the political process in your country was no longer intended to represent the people's interest, but was merely used to manage the population's expectations? What if you suddenly realized, even the news media you relied upon to stay informed in your country couldn't be trusted?
What if you realized your government and global corporate entities had merged as one decades ago? What if you realized unions were once again thought of as a communist inspired conspiracy against Capitalism? What if you realized, personal income gains had stalled for years for most, but continue skyrocketing for a small few? What if you realized you were among the most and would never be among the small few?
What if you realized upward mobility in your country was now just a myth? What if you realized a caste system was developing in your country? What if you realized your country no longer respected the value of a strong social safety net? What if you're not prepared for retirement? What if you realize, you can't work until you're 80 years old?
What if you realized, the cost a good education for your kids was beyond your reach? What if you realized coming up with 20% down payment for a mortgage was nearly impossible in the current economy. What if you realized the rent is too damn high in the current economy? What if you realized the current economy is the future economy? What if you realized, getting angry and protesting was futile, as tolerance for such activities had limits?
What if you realized, your country gave the "authorities" so many tools to manage the population, you suddenly understood you really had no rights at all anymore? What if you realized your country was spying on its citizens and everybody else's citizens as well?
What if you realized you lived in a country that locked up more of its citizens per capita than any other country in the world? What if you realized your country was one of the most violent countries in the world? What if you realized, more countries are wary of engaging with your country than every before?
Bottom line: What if you came to the conclusion that living in a country that favors industry over individuals and the powerful over the powerless is no place or way anyone should live? What if this was all true? WTF would you do?