Missing The Point
The many assertions that geniuses "choose" to do things for altruistic/pure/high minded purposes and pursue knowledge because they somehow see the ludicrousness of money are way off the mark.
The popular QB in high school didn't get 1600 on his SAT...because he couldn't. It wasn't because he was too busy with sports, partying or nailing cheerleaders. He didnt get the 1600 because he couldn't.
And as much as it pains the self-described genius types, they dont earn huge....because they can't. That's it. That's the point.
At chow time big dogs eat first and eat most. Money is chow. The assertion that anyone doesn't want to be the big dog is idiotic.
|