It makes sense for the current dominant population (adults with power) to perpetuate this because a) their interests are tied to economic growth. And b) when th

It makes sense for the current dominant population (adults with power) to perpetuate this because a) their interests are tied to economic growth. And b) when they get old they want a good economy and many people to look after them, fund their pension, and (literally) wipe their arse in a nursing home. Beliefs get perpetuated because they serve a purpose not because they’re actually true.