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But they may still be what our world most needs, and so most rewards.

What a marvelously vague statement. The world has needs? To whom or what are you referring? The desirability of different types of thinkers depends entirely on one's values and goals. Given the miserable material conditions of the species compared with what is theoretically possible with present technology, by my goals and values the folks in power are doing a stunningly lousy job.

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Those he cites, Yale and West Point, are two particular institutions without incentives or efficient mechanisms for evolving toward optimization of resources. They fundamentally lack an ownership structure that may exercise managerial control. They end up nominally operating on behalf of their customers, while really operating in the best interest of their employees. Compare to another high status institution, Apple Computers. Do you think they are still using the same hiring criteria as in the 1980s?

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