There were many Glasshearts living ordinary lives. As a result, countless individuals went under the radar. The German Republic might have been authoritarian, yet many of its citizens, especially those who benefited, would argue that it was far from a tyrannical dictatorship when compared to other regimes around the world.
The Republic rewarded those who contributed to society, regardless of class. Even the working class could rise if they proved useful. Merit brought privilege, and productivity brought protection.
But even so, this did not guarantee happiness. Not everything could be met with absolute satisfaction.
No matter how efficient or merit-driven the German Republic was, there would always be people who felt left behind. Those who believed their lives were dictated by forces beyond them, that the system had failed them, or that the rewards were simply not enough.
