Chess is a very small part of the article, and rightly so. Most accept that both genes and environmental factors are very important to achievement. Given a difficult environment and not winning the genetic lottery makes it extremely challenging for so many people. Effort is an important, but not sufficient condition for mastery. Here is a snippet from one of takeaways at the end of the article: perpetuates the myth that is at the root of much inaction in society—the myth that people can help themselves to the same degree if they just try hard enough. You’re not a heart surgeon? That’s your fault for not working hard enough in school! You didn’t make it as a concert pianist? You must not have wanted it that badly. Societal inequality is thus justified on the grounds that anyone who is willing to put in the requisite time and effort can succeed and should be rewarded with a good life, whereas those who struggle to make ends meet are to blame for their situations and should pull themselves up by their own bootstraps.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:47:41 +0000
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