[sattoshi]

Test scores are meritocratic but looking at actual achievements is also meritocratic.

There's little difference in looking at test results and actual work which it is meant to proxy. At least in principle.

[yedava]

A McKinsey consultant got there through meritocracy, but they will likely be working on something that makes life miserable for people, whereas someone working on an FOSS project will likely make life better for people. As a measure of usefulness to society, meritocracy, as determined by test scores, or career achievements is useless.

[sattoshi]

Are you suggesting that talented people are a net negative on society?

Your point is unclear.