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points by triggis 1 day ago | 0 comments

And what’s wrong with that? Spending years to understand the intricacies of technology or to master a science or an art field, and as a result, among other things, gaining a competitive advantage in life over those who haven’t done that - is that a bad thing?

[–] deadbabe 1 day ago

Your competitive advantage should be used in the service of others and the benefit of society, not self enrichment and status games.

[–] triMichael 1 day ago

This is the exact issue I've been having though. I feel like I'm unable to benefit society now. My whole life I've spent learning math and computer science so that I could help other people do things. Now they don't need me, and I feel lost.

[–] AndrewDucker 1 day ago

If you still want to use maths and science in the service of society then you've been handed a massive multiplier. Learn to use it and be better in using it than others.

[–] deadbabe 1 day ago

They never wanted you.