The True Measure of a System: Freedom Over Control

The effectiveness of a societal system can be directly measured by its ability to allow individuals to leave freely without the need for barriers. In comparing East and West Germany, the stark contrast in living standards illustrates the superiority of systems that foster freedom. The necessity of a wall to keep people in signals a failing system; a true measure of success is when individuals can choose to leave without restriction. Systems that thrive do not need to enforce confinement; instead, they attract people willingly.