[missedthecue]

Is this cope or are you basing it on something? Because it's actually somewhat of a problem that high finance sucks in so many extremely bright and intelligent people.

I'm sure there are chuds in the HF industry just like any other sector but by and large most people working in those firms are some of the most capable society has to offer.

[mardifoufs]

To be fair you can be a 'chud' and be very capable still. Especially in finance. Based on my (very short) experience in the field, "competent yet apathetic/morally blank" was the norm.