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Originally Posted by rubecube
I mean this is the myth that capitalism relies on to keep afloat. That those at the top are there based on merit. The actual truth is generally nepotism and luck.
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I think you go to far with nepotism and luck to discount hard work. The tech billionaires are generally a good example of Hard work plus initial conditions that allowed them to be in the right monomer of time with the right resources and support at their disposal.
So a better way is that the bell curve of probable outcomes for your life is set by luck and hard work determines outcomes within those limitations. Maybe worth a a separate thread if others are interested.
In general I agree with your concept that class barriers are still robust and opportunity is not equal