Childhood and the Development of a Social Conscience

The speaker shares their unique upbringing as the child of a diplomat, experiencing diverse cultures and witnessing the stark contrast between wealth and poverty. They discuss their education at prestigious institutions and early work experiences, which shaped their understanding of social issues. Observations in Pakistan and Kuwait further fueled their interest in economics, leading them to question the nature of wealth distribution and the role of laws in perpetuating poverty.

How did the speaker's multicultural family background influence his early life?

• It made him reject all religious beliefs.

• It caused him to have a confused identity.

• It exposed him to diverse perspectives and acceptance of different religions.

• It led him to become a diplomat like his father.

What was one of the key lessons the speaker learned from his education and work experiences?

• The value of hard work and self-support.

• The necessity of relying solely on family wealth.

• The importance of avoiding work to focus on studies.

• The need to read books secretly at work.

What realization did the speaker have about wealth and poverty during his time in Kuwait?

• Economic disparities exist even in wealthy countries.

• Wealth is evenly distributed in all countries.

• Poverty is a natural state that cannot be changed.

• Graduate school provides all the answers to economic questions.

What did the speaker hope to learn by attending graduate school?

• The art of engineering.

• The definitive answers to economic disparities.

• How to become a diplomat.

• The history of his home country.

What did the speaker observe about the laws and poverty in Pakistan?

• Poverty is a result of too much money.

• Laws have no impact on poverty.

• Laws are often unfair and poverty is not natural.

• Laws are fair and poverty is unavoidable.