Systems and infrastructures are usually effective ways and means of getting things done. Each of us is encouraged to look for spaces or niches where we can fit into one of these.
Some people adapt to the status quo with ease. They might come across as dull or lacking in oomph when they’re compared to those who struggle with conformity. Under the surface, there could be something different lurking.
A friend of mine listened to a recording of one of my pieces and complained about an instrumentalist being ‘too well behaved’. A lot depends on the psychological approach used when people are trained.
An institution could be set up with the purpose of preparing hearts and minds for leadership and taking initiative, but those maintaining an overview on the situation are unlikely to want to see the trainees questioning the boundaries set within that system.
It has been often stated that there is a time and place for everything. Does this include awareness of free will and independence?
