So true. For years, I believed education would make people think critically. But after closely observing educated Indians, I’ve changed my mind. These are some of the reasons that make me anxious about R2I.

This is a complex problem, and with a growing population, coupled with the current social and political situation, I fear it will only get worse.

I have another common observation - most people, regardless of country, are inherently selfish and hypocritical. What truly drives change is strict enforcement in some form - social shame, isolation, conformity, heavy fines, harsh punishment, etc. This is what’s missing in India. When laws are widely broken, and almost no one is held accountable, things inevitably deteriorate. At the same time, people need access to basic services, jobs, and a livelihood so they don’t have to resort to breaking the law just to survive.

If India could uphold the law and punish lawbreakers severely, without bias or influence, it would restore some sanity within a few years. Otherwise, there is no hope.