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It's like this country has the lowest bar for nearly everything, which makes it a pain to live here. I feel like I'm robbed of opportunities that I could have had if born/lived elsewhere.
For example:
1. Our high production TV series/films are mediocre - they're like TV movies in the US
And box office in this country is incredibly irrelevant
2. A decent music industry doesn't exist here - there are no famous festivals, there's minimal music coverage, and there isn't any creativity to music. I wish we could have bands like the Clash here in South Africa
3. Everything culturally is just dull. It's unlike the USA, where you'll find massive subgroups of people - hipsters, hippies, etc. It's like all the defining movements of generations occur there
4. I recently looked at video game sales, and over the course of several months, the amount of consoles sold in this country were a fraction of the amount sold in the US in 1!!
5. Lack of skyline, or skyline development in most cities. Taiwan, Thailand, and China all destroy us in that regard. Look at Shanghai! I wished I lived there! I wish I could see that here.
6. Our universities are quite lame compared to the ones you find overseas. Only UCT ranks internationally. And, besides none of the unis here are privately funded, can you imagine?
This is just a tiny representation of how low standards are here. It's like there isn't a feeling in this country that we should strive for greatness, to push ourselves beyond any fathomable limits, and it's like everyone's just okay with this mediocrity, or averageness.
But really, why it really upsets me is because I want to be a web developer/internet entrepreneur, and it's just so disappointing. I look at Silicon Valley, and then I look here, and it's an utter joke. It's honestly like nobody *****ing tries here.
There are only 5 million internet users here, a 10% penetration, versus America's 80%
Internet companies there get billion dollar valuations, and get sold for similar amounts - Instagram, Waze, Tumblr
And I'm *****ing stuck here, where I'll never reach a satisfying level.
I'm jealous of Americans. They come from a history of innovation and excellence. It's like everything happens there. It'd be so cool to know that a billion dollar company was started in your city, neighbourhood, or street by someone just like you. I'm so jealous.
Why isn't it like that here? Why can't South Africans be leaders? Do you ever feel grated by this country's lack of distinguishment?
I like this country, but I just wish it wouldn't limit me.
It's like this country has the lowest bar for nearly everything, which makes it a pain to live here. I feel like I'm robbed of opportunities that I could have had if born/lived elsewhere.
For example:
1. Our high production TV series/films are mediocre - they're like TV movies in the US
And box office in this country is incredibly irrelevant
2. A decent music industry doesn't exist here - there are no famous festivals, there's minimal music coverage, and there isn't any creativity to music. I wish we could have bands like the Clash here in South Africa
3. Everything culturally is just dull. It's unlike the USA, where you'll find massive subgroups of people - hipsters, hippies, etc. It's like all the defining movements of generations occur there
4. I recently looked at video game sales, and over the course of several months, the amount of consoles sold in this country were a fraction of the amount sold in the US in 1!!
5. Lack of skyline, or skyline development in most cities. Taiwan, Thailand, and China all destroy us in that regard. Look at Shanghai! I wished I lived there! I wish I could see that here.
6. Our universities are quite lame compared to the ones you find overseas. Only UCT ranks internationally. And, besides none of the unis here are privately funded, can you imagine?
This is just a tiny representation of how low standards are here. It's like there isn't a feeling in this country that we should strive for greatness, to push ourselves beyond any fathomable limits, and it's like everyone's just okay with this mediocrity, or averageness.
But really, why it really upsets me is because I want to be a web developer/internet entrepreneur, and it's just so disappointing. I look at Silicon Valley, and then I look here, and it's an utter joke. It's honestly like nobody *****ing tries here.
There are only 5 million internet users here, a 10% penetration, versus America's 80%
Internet companies there get billion dollar valuations, and get sold for similar amounts - Instagram, Waze, Tumblr
And I'm *****ing stuck here, where I'll never reach a satisfying level.
I'm jealous of Americans. They come from a history of innovation and excellence. It's like everything happens there. It'd be so cool to know that a billion dollar company was started in your city, neighbourhood, or street by someone just like you. I'm so jealous.
Why isn't it like that here? Why can't South Africans be leaders? Do you ever feel grated by this country's lack of distinguishment?
I like this country, but I just wish it wouldn't limit me.
