In Human culture, accepted ideas are tightly associated with social status. Unfortunately, in my experience, social status isn't highly correlated with awesome

In Human culture, accepted ideas are tightly associated with social status. Unfortunately, in my experience, social status isn't highly correlated with awesome ideas. That's why low-status people (like myself) who thrive on seeing novel ideas be realized must quickly learn the art of 'managing upwards' (i.e. Making one's boss think it was their idea).