I agree, I'd absolutely love to live in such an environment. But my outlook is pessimistic towards abuse on both sides when one can get something out of it, whi

I agree, I'd absolutely love to live in such an environment. But my outlook is pessimistic towards abuse on both sides when one can get something out of it, while yours is optimistic. I'd worked in a company where a woman slept with a boss of a company offering a multi-million business opportunity and after securing the contract, she was rewarded with the role of a head of an important branch (I left in disgust with overall culture anyway). If you think this is an exception you might be surprised what a cesspool the top level of companies often is and what it takes to get there. The rules are applied highly selectively, often exploiting stupidity/idealism of the one that is now "out" that didn't properly cover their back or didn't play nasty politics collecting evidence against anyone that might threaten them. The flawless ones often aren't promoted either as there is no way to easily coerce them. In limit only the worst kind of people would stay in power unless some disaster comes, cleaning the Augean stables.