Globalization has its downsides, especially for regions that are already struggling. These places become even more desolate. The easier it is to travel around the world, the more likely people are to flee to where there’s hot (or any) water. Not to mention unemployment benefits, aromatic sausage and a fatty cultural layer on it.

People flee even when the economy is growing. It’s not just about future prospects, but the current disparity in living standards. If life in Syria is slowly but surely getting better, you might feel excited that in 30 years your country will catch up to, say, Bulgaria. But why wait? You could move to UK right now, where the locals are more than happy to share their personal income tax.

Capitalism chases profitability, and not environmental friendliness or the rights of the working class. Regions are becoming impoverished and desolate. People flee from poverty and a lack of social elevators. And not just from desperate poverty, but from simple unemployment. Traditional agriculture, for example, has become incredibly efficient. Where 100 years ago 500 people with horses and pitchforks were needed, 30 years ago it took just 50 with fertilizers, tractors, and milkmaids. Now, five people with robots, GMOs, and vertical farms are enough. There simply isn’t enough work. More layoffs are coming, and that’s normal. The main thing is for regional authorities to understand that globalization isn’t all good.