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This is essentially arguing that systems ultimately select for competence, given a long enough timespan. And I'd agree!

But I lack faith that the system produces people that I look up to. They did well at their game, I can respect that. It may not be my game, though.




I directly addressed what I thought was the main point you were making about luck. Who people "look up to" is a more complicated issue.




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