Everyone hopes to be the protagonist of a feel-good story, basking in the limelight and overshadowing others from the moment they're born.
Ma Lin believes that this is actually achievable.
If society becomes diverse enough, then the people around us could each have unique strengths. Everyone could seem cool in the eyes of others, possess special talents, and be worth befriending.
Every person would feel a strong sense of presence.
The current Gaim World seems to be moving in that direction.
The primary reason is that the Dogma Cult has alleviated much of the societal pressure. The current social atmosphere gives most people tremendous drive, enabling them to master at least one skill.
Take, for instance, a pioneering village of about twenty people. Each of them possesses exceptional talents, and daily life feels like a group of friends hosting a celebratory gathering.
They end up creating many new things.
