We're not talking just about programmers, so yes, a fair proportion of that is privilege actually. If you've been to rich boarding school cause mummy and daddy

We're not talking just about programmers, so yes, a fair proportion of that is privilege actually. If you've been to rich boarding school cause mummy and daddy can afford it and walk straight into another job because you speak in the right way, know the right people, that's privilege. Because you're a white, youngish male who drinks with the right meetups, speaks the right buzzwords. That's privilege. One consistent theme in successful people is that they over-exaggerate their skill level and how much they "deserve" their success. It's a known psychological problem, and it's one we should keep in mind when discussing this. You think that if she hadn't buggered up Theranos through poor, public, moral decisions Elizabeth Holmes would have had a hard time finding a job? Even without a degree? She'll probably still be able to get a job any way.