Life was like that, going with the flow. Having come this far, it was alright to live simply and ordinarily. Who could guarantee that they would maintain exceptional foresight throughout their entire life? At the crossroads of life, in addition to graduate school entrance exams, there actually were many other choices, and not everyone was suited for scientific research. In a spaceship, every profession needed to be represented: teachers, doctors, nurses, maintenance workers, and so on.
The atmosphere at the dinner table gradually improved, and many things felt better once one could let them go.
The current society was still dominated by young people, and classes hadn't yet solidified. The social structure didn't require considering too much about "money," so the pressure wasn't that great.