[TomMarius]

I completely agree. Never wanted to say otherwise, just that it doesn't prevent it. I don't think your metaphor is correct, though. Some people actually thrive in this environment (of course most of the time at the cost of others, but let's put that aside - not that it's not a problem), who thrives while blindfolded?

[majewsky]

> Who thrives while blindfolded?

Those people that solve Rubik's Cubes while blindfolded, maybe?

[TomMarius]

I'm not sure that's thriving. They can do it very well, but the blindfold doesn't improve their performance.

[glenneroo]

I don't even understand why the blindfold analogy is even useful or relevant to the entire discussion. It's just adding another layer of complexity to an already complicated issue.