Singapore. Eugenics. Prosperity

I want to tell you about Singapore now. In 1965, when Singapore gained independence, it was an absolutely impoverished country and one of the most problematic places in the world. No minerals, no water — even fresh water then had to be imported from neighboring Malaysia. In 1959, Lee Kuan Yew became Prime Minister of Singapore and made Singapore a prosperous state. Singapore is now considered one of the economic wonders of Southeast Asia. In a short time, its capital has turned into an Asian New York, and the average Singaporean today is about 4 times richer than the average Russian.

The secret of Singapore’s prosperity? Total control plus positive eugenics is in the hands of an authoritarian ruler who loves his country and his people. Lee Kuan Yew began by creating a high-tech army and began to restore order in the country. The fight against corruption began «by simplifying decision-making procedures and removing any ambiguity in laws by issuing clear and simple rules, up to the abolition of permits and licenses.» The salaries of judges were sharply raised, and «the best private lawyers» were attracted to judicial positions. The salary of a Singaporean judge reached several hundred thousand dollars a year (and in the 1990s it was over $1 million). The triads (mafia groups) were severely suppressed. The police force was changed from predominantly Malay to predominantly Chinese, as they are more disciplined.

Civil servants holding responsible positions were raised salaries to the level typical for top managers of private corporations. An independent body was created to fight corruption in the highest echelons of power (investigations were initiated even against close relatives of Lee Kuan Yew). A number of ministers convicted of corruption were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, either committed suicide or fled the country.

As a result, Singapore (in accordance with international ratings) became one of the least corrupt countries in the world (3rd place after Denmark and New Zealand).

Lee Kuan Yew brings order among the citizens. He arranges a tourist city on one side, an economic city on the other, and then creates a dormitory city. The three cities are clearly separated from each other by a border, a flawless lawn five kilometers wide. It issues very strict laws: it is forbidden to spit on the ground (fine 1500 francs), smoking in public places (fine 1500 francs), throwing used paper (fine 1500 francs) while watering flowers, leaving water in saucers under pots (this attracts mosquitoes, a fine 1500 francs), to park cars in the city center. The state smells of soap. If a dog barks at night, its vocal cords are cut off. Men should always wear trousers, even in very warm weather. Women should always wear stockings, even in desperate heat. All cars are equipped with sirens that deafen you as soon as you exceed the speed limit of 80 km/h. From six o’clock in the evening it is forbidden to drive alone in your car, you must give a lift to colleagues or fellow travelers, this reduces the possibility of traffic jams and gas pollution (otherwise a fine of 1500 francs). The police ordered Singaporeans to place sensors under the bottom of cars so that everyone knows the routes of fellow citizens. On a large light board you can follow the movements of all residents. Entering the house, you need to tell your last name to the guard who is constantly on duty at the door. The whole city is flooded with video cameras. Singapore is a democratic state, but in order for citizens not to vote at random, the number of the voter card is written on the ballot. All cults are allowed, but the press is censored: not a single newspaper writes about sex or politics. Whip punishment still exists. Theft, violence, drugs, corruption are punishable by death by hanging.

The law of natural selection, as one of the fundamental laws of the market, has become the basis for the education of the citizens of Singapore. The concept of education was developed by the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew in 1984. The basis of the concept is positive eugenics, that is, not culling objectionable, but the promotion reproduction of people with valuable characteristics for society. The country began to support those who had good physical development, high intelligence and the absence of hereditary diseases. Specifically: when Singaporean sociologists noticed that many highly educated women do not marry and do not give birth to children, and many men marry poor, uneducated Malay and Indian women, Lee Kuan Yew ordered the creation of a powerful base for creating normal families capable of raising and educating healthy and smart kids. Under the patronage of the government, two marriage agencies were established. One deals with educated young people, the other with everyone else. The main task of marriage agencies is to conclude marriages between couples of comparable social and intellectual level. Here they not only select a couple for a young person, taking into account all personal characteristics, but also create conditions for meetings, including tet-a-tet. The agencies operate a network of sports gyms, cafes, swimming pools, discos and cinemas. After the marriage, the newlyweds from the state «shine» a solid gift in the form of a loan for the purchase of housing.

On the other hand, drug addicts and illiterate women are offered sterilization, but completely voluntary, in exchange for a large sum of money. Uneducated women who have a second child pay a fine. However, if, after the birth of two children, such a woman goes for sterilization, she is offered quite high-quality housing for this.

In Singapore, they try to solve most of the demographic problems not with punishments, but with help and encouragement: men who marry certified women receive a decent monetary reward from the state. A similar and very considerable encouragement awaits a woman with a diploma of education if she gives birth to more than three children.

All babies born in Singapore receive the same starting conditions. Kindergartens and primary schools are not divided into elite and non-elite, but once a year for all 11-12-year-olds there is a global IQ test. Special schools are built for gifted children, free cruises are organized for highly educated people, the best of the best get into elite educational institutions.

In all schools and kindergartens, the physical and moral development of children is closely monitored. They are tamed from childhood to sports, work, discipline. And also to the culture of behavior. In Singapore, the fine for discarded paper is the equivalent of US$270. The one who forgot to flush the toilet pays 180: “culture” is also available to adults.

Singaporean kids spend more time in kindergartens and schools than at home. At all children’s institutions there is an extensive network of circles, sections, interest clubs, so Singaporean children practically do not watch TV and are always busy with something useful. After leaving school, young people usually enter their own or foreign universities, preferring technical education or business schools. Young Singaporeans are putting into practice the Leninist principle: «Study, study, study.» Their heads are no longer occupied. They do not care about creating a family, because after graduating from universities, a marriage agency will take care of them. Also, they are not worried about employment issues: every smart child is monitored by large corporations from an early age in order to get them a job later.

The result of the work of such a complex and taking into account a lot of factors of the system of education was not slow to affect. The country is one of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of the pace of development. A constant influx of young fresh brains into industry and business guarantees continued prosperity. Yes, there is no democracy in Singapore. The creator of this system, Lee Kuan Yew, once said: “An excess of democracy leads to indiscipline and disorder that are incompatible with development …” And when the director of a marriage agency, Susan Shan, was asked: “Is the state interfering too much in the personal lives of young Singaporeans?”, she replied, “The government spends astronomical sums on education. It is fair that in return it wants to receive offspring that will ensure the well-being of the island … «

This is how Singapore’s economic miracle was created: the country of a fairy tale.

Lee Kuan Yew died on March 23, 2015 at the age of 92. One million four hundred thousand people came to say goodbye to him and thank him for his life. Notice: they came.

I wonder how many people will come to our funeral?

references

• Raising future generations has made Singapore a prosperous country
• Singapore Miracle. It’s a matter of character
• Education in Singapore