I wonder if this type of analysis if even worth our time as individual people and as society. Will the information it uncovers lead to a better life for us? W

I wonder if this type of analysis if even worth our time as individual people and as society. Will the information it uncovers lead to a better life for us? We all know success is some combination of luck, skill, and hard work. Luck is probably partially dependent upon the other two components (skill and hard work). But by how much, who cares? If success and well-being is fully determined by luck, then what should I do today?. If it's not, then I'll continue reaching for the stars. I don't think you will ever prove 100% dependence so anything less means you have to try.