What would happen in a State if its citizens lack relevant knowledge, skills and positive attitude?

If the older generation is lacking, the younger generation would likely have knowledge, skill, or a positive attitude in some combination, but it is relative to the culture.

The simple reason is the desirability for genetic variation using recessive genes.

In other words, if the older generation lacks something, it tends to be something they don’t need, but something that will look good on young people. But mostly relative to the culture and education system.

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