[akvadrako]

Capitalism has lots of opportunities for smart people to create wealth. It's hard to just be a "worker" or "researcher", but if you are smart and determined you should be able to create a business that makes the whole world richer.

I do agree though there is a lot of wasted talent and effort.

[phobosanomaly]

That requires lots of risk that may not be feasible to students funding their education with debt, and with skills in spaces that have regulatory overhead.