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I got to ask, exactly how is this good for our economy to have an elite group which when you get membership into you get preferential treatment? Why not just l
by blazespin 11y ago
I got to ask, exactly how is this good for our economy to have an elite group which when you get membership into you get preferential treatment?
Why not just let people compete on their own merits rather than the merits of the group they belong to?
"Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals who form an elite—a select group of people with a certain ancestry, intrinsic quality or worth, high intellect , wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes—are those whose influence or authority is greater than that of others; ."
- davemel37 11y agoI think you might be mistaking reality with fantasy. Call me a pessimist, but in my reality people look at all sorts of social cues and shortcuts to make decisions. You can either acknowledge reality and let it work for you, or ignore it and let it run you over.
- ryporter 11y agoYC companies are in fact selected on their merit. What are you proposing instead of the current system, socialized startup advice and funding?
- pkd 11y agoYou're kind of arguing against meritocracy here. The elite groups exist everywhere. Aren't Ivies elite by your definition? Why should they exist and provide better career opportunities to their students? YCombinator doesn't exist to favour one group of people arbitrarily. It exists so that it can identify the most promising startups and help them a little through their journey. IMHO.