Off-topic Rhetoric about productivity is unrelated to observations of political nastiness from covert narcissists responsible for polarizing toxic environments.
Talented people with options tend to identify such situations, become disenchanted with being exploited, and eventually leave.
Less Off-topic, as some political theories mistakenly assume theoretical efficiency in control of supply and demand resolves most problems. For these individuals Compliance and Conformity definitions are conflated (which is factually incorrect.)
That is the surprising part... it is not that simple. It does however allude to an inevitable decline under theoretically ideal living conditions, as rates of aggression and stupification increase.
You may be amused by the highlights from the paper, and how it closely resembles numerous punitive subcultures. =)
Talented people with options tend to identify such situations, become disenchanted with being exploited, and eventually leave.
Enhance your calm =)