A McKinsey consultant got there through meritocracy, but they will likely be wor...

		yedava on April 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Harvard will require test scores for admission aga... A McKinsey consultant got there through meritocracy, but they will likely be working on something that makes life miserable for people, whereas someone working on an FOSS project will likely make life better for people. As a measure of usefulness to society, meritocracy, as determined by test scores, or career achievements is useless.

Are you suggesting that talented people are a net negative on society?

Your point is unclear.