You're misreading the article if you think he's trying to create justifications for the economic order. What he's doing is arguing that the rewards of those at

You're misreading the article if you think he's trying to create justifications for the economic order. What he's doing is arguing that the rewards of those at the top are a byproduct of a defect in competitive processes that make them disproportionately large relative to merit for the elite minority. I also believe your belief that society rewards those who justify elitism is very misguided. Virtue signalling through displays of altruistic self-sacrifice and support for the underdog rules the day. Playing that game is incredibly rewarding for social status.