Drain or denial?

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There are some old sayings that haven't changed. These include, for instance, "a teacher knows more than his students, and a granddaughter can't teach her grandmother" and "a father is always wiser than his son." These expressions demonstrate a rejection of newness, change, and progress. Most importantly, it appears that they deny younger generations empowerment. One can only imagine the consequences of such denying of thoughts and worldviews when one considers that the majority of our population today consists of young people.

Not only young people are being discouraged; Additionally, there is a widespread rejection of creativity, innovation, and change. As a consequence of this, we continue to observe brain drain as individuals are persuaded of better prospects abroad, where they believe they will find social freedom, improved income and quality of life, and a more liberal environment. With good reason, these attitudes have been criticized because brain drain means not contributing to one's homeland. However, a second look reveals that the system denies intelligence. Therefore, I prefer to refer to the phenomenon as "brain denial" rather than "brain drain."

It is difficult for many people who return with higher educational credentials, such as a doctorate or postdoctoral degree, to be accepted back home. Even after completing their higher education in another country, many people I know in the government service have not been able to secure a position. They have been held back from receiving their unpaid wages for months, if not years. They have been subjected to delaying tactics and have found themselves in an endless cycle of visits to higher-ups' offices.

In a similar vein, individuals returning to the workforce find themselves on the road. Many highly qualified professionals, such as educators, engineers, and doctors, have returned feeling guilty. They are seen as too idealistic and their knowledge is seen as irrelevant in this setting.

The country does not allow for creative thinking.

How can this be? Simply because the current state of affairs in our nation discourages novel ideas, creativity, and originality. In response to shifts in politics, business, or bureaucracy, the status quo stands firm. At the same time, the autocratic and centralized system may appear to be so fragile that it cannot tolerate divergent viewpoints or novel concepts. Those who support the status quo are aware that making a change could mean undoing the work of their ancestors. Why would they want things to change?

Our cultural fabric, which has developed under autocracy, intolerance, and authority, includes such behavior and thinking. In our society, parents deny their children's intelligence, teachers deny their students' intelligence, managers deny their subordinates', and leaders deny their employees' intelligence. This strategy encourages a mindset that is retroactive and opposed to innovation and change. Even though we invest in nurturing and developing for the sake of our prosperity, new ideas and attitudes attract resistance and lead to brain drain. Our sociopolitical arrangements then automatically incorporate brain denial to favor our elite at all levels, whether in business, politics, or bureaucracy.

It's important to think about the price we pay as a society. It's not just a matter of losing our minds; It's more about filling voids with incompetent and so-called intellectuals who back the status quo. We lose faith in our own intelligence, in ourselves, and in society as a whole as a result.

In the meantime, elite retirees find work, making it harder for young professionals with more energy and better qualifications to find work. Since it was established in 1971, the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has reported that more than 10 million citizens have left the country in search of more lucrative professional and financial opportunities elsewhere. According to research, brain denial increases political instability and divisions while decreasing intellectual capital in the country of origin. Although some may argue that our human resources' remittances and direct overseas transactions are beneficial, this benefit pales in comparison to overall socioeconomic deprivation.

Legislative measures and their implementation are needed more than ever to stop the brain drain and increase brain gain. The need of the hour is attractive career prospects based on incentives and recognition of intellectual contributions. Financial incentives will not suffice; In point of fact, genuine social acceptance and recognition of intellectuals yield greater benefits for society as a whole. Give them room to form and lead organizations and give them the authority to make creative decisions. In a nutshell, in-service professionals and their intellectual contributions must be warmly welcomed upon return to their nation and permitted to contribute to the nation's socioeconomic well-being.