Yesterday, while listening to a discussion at a seminar, a thought occurred to me. People often complain that “Japan has no national strategy.” But the nation-state itself is something of a mirage.
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Once a society begins producing a surplus—in other words, once it accumulates wealth—people emerge who take it upon themselves to use that wealth. They have no practical job of their own and are, in a sense, a “superfluous class.” They usurp society’s wealth in an attempt to realize their own ambitions and preconceived notions. Is that what we call a national strategy?
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What individuals want is quite simple: a decent life, security, and freedom. It is enough for the state to guarantee their security. People can earn their livelihoods through their own skills or by working for a company.
The elites who control society’s wealth should simply keep quiet and refrain from meddling.
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The neoconservatives who once held sway in the United States and today’s Russian imperialists are all people who stir up unnecessary trouble around the world・・・・・・
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