Do you anticipate the technological landscape changing significantly, in ways that are currently unpredictable, by December 2025? Furthermore, do you believe that the issues of poverty, hunger, disease, lack of education, lack of healthcare facilities, inadequate housing, lack of clean drinking water, inflation, unemployment, and lack of empowerment could potentially be reduced by 60 to 70% by 2030?

There are individuals and groups who firmly hold the belief that substantial technological advancements will not occur by 2025, and that the challenges faced by the poor and lower middle class will not improve significantly by 2030. Their perspective can be likened to someone sitting under the sun but denying that it is sunlight, insisting it is darkness instead. Not only do they express this viewpoint, but they genuinely believe it and confidently propagate this belief.

These individuals might be skeptical about the pace of technological progress or the potential impact of technological innovations on various aspects of society. They may question the feasibility of addressing complex issues like poverty, hunger, disease, lack of education, inadequate healthcare facilities, housing, clean drinking water, inflation, unemployment, and lack of empowerment within the proposed timeframe.

Indeed, skepticism and disbelief often arise from the challenging daily experiences and problems faced by individuals. The poor and lower middle class endure incredibly difficult lives, where each day feels like a battle that must be won. It can seem as though there is no end to the ongoing war they face. The frustrations and fatigue arising from the daily necessities and demands placed upon families are so overwhelming that individuals and even entire communities are compelled to believe that change for the better is unlikely.

The constant struggle to meet basic needs and provide for their families can create a sense of hopelessness and resignation. The burden of financial constraints, limited access to essential resources, and the absence of opportunities can reinforce the belief that improvement and progress are unattainable. When faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, it becomes difficult to envision a future where these hardships are significantly reduced or eliminated.

The impact of a corrupt system, the absence of constitutional governance, repeated martial laws, and ongoing economic, political, and social crises over the past 76 years have not only affected the lower and middle classes, but also businessmen and entrepreneurs. Their lack of trust in civil institutions,........

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