> In other countries it's worse rather than better. China comes to mind. Yes, or Japan, where being different or standing out in any way is seen as the height

> In other countries it's worse rather than better. China comes to mind. Yes, or Japan, where being different or standing out in any way is seen as the height of rudeness. Sumimasen, arigatōgozaimashita I guess we have to face the fact that the ability to think for oneself, and think critically, is rather unpopular, with rare exception.