Interesting choice of topic @rarej
It is true, that we're being taught how to move within a system. We need to understand how to survive in this world and there are not many other options left, but to learn how this system works and adapt to it.
System itself may not be perfect, but lack of it (which is present in most undeveloped countries) is even worse. That's at least how I see it.
Promoting thinking "outside the box" is one of the most common ... propaganda. Whatever we do - thousands others before us did already. And thousands more will do once we're gone.
I've seen many people who conside themself as one of those who think outside the box. And my impression was always, that they are all actually copying or stealing other peoples ideas. Often without admitting or realizing it. We may believe, that we're different. That we do think outside the box. But brutal reality is, that hardly anyone ever does.
Stay safe, hope to see you posting within PH more often :)
Yours, Piotr