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I had one similar realization but more focused on learning. "What's the difference between an expert and me?" Like a tennis pro, or a recognized programmer (besides muscle memory) "Information" Even emotions could be seen as a state of certain information in your head. Even your ego. "We are not that different. I can learn anything."

This doesn't count efficiency and optimization. It was just that given enough time and resources we are capable to "do something".

It's hard to learn that hard work will beat aptitude for a skill and that we actually have limited time in our lives though. But as you mention it makes a difference in the mind of people. The mental blocks many people have against learning new things really hinders how people interact with this rapid changing modern world and with their social groups. Also, there's these kind of realizations that humbles you (or lift your spirit up) and helps you being less egocentric, more empathic and forgiving.

I think bringing down these walls is a really hard problem.