World Described as Of

Lately, I often catch myself thinking that this world is entirely clear to me. Here, I seek only one thing: peace, tranquility, and harmony. I feel as if I’ve long been an old sage. I know what cities on different continents look like, how people live, what they eat, and what problems they face. Much of this knowledge seems relatively useless, but it’s settled in my mind, and there’s no getting rid of it. Yet, there are also significant global observations: • Poverty looks the same everywhere. • Wealth looks even more alike and predictable. • Almost every nation considers itself exceptional. • It’s hard to find a country without grievances against its neighbors. • Every nation thinks it’s better than its neighbors. • There are no inherently bad nations or people; in general, people are good by default. • Most countries are very similar to each other. • The danger of many cities and places is greatly exaggerated. • The most dangerous place I’ve been to is Tuva. It’s truly dangerous there. • With each passing year, there is less freedom in the world. • The main cultural contribution of modern Russia to the world is the cartoon Masha and the Bear. • People are generally adaptable and ready to endure the harshest conditions. • They’re willing to endure these harsh conditions for generations. • My favorite country is Japan. • Some of the most hopeless countries in the world are Cuba and Eritrea. • Almost everywhere, people applaud pilots upon landing. • The most boring countries are small island nations. • The best nature is in Iceland. • There is no God. • If God exists, why are there still taxi drivers, realtors, and crypto magnates?

And with that, I bid farewell. Off to admire the sunset by the river. Wishing you something endlessly eternal.