When I was in middle school, I was thought that this kind of behaviour was what brought about the collapse of the Soviet Union, and that the capitalistic system prevented this type of behaviour from occurring, thus spawning rapid progress.

I guess the tendencies are still there, but I don't think a capitalist society will make it easy for you. Try and vote for someone pushing UBI maybe?

Whatever you do, don't become my colleague please, I'd hate working with you (and I'd probably get you fired pretty quickly as well, or at least try)