I think the observations that the author makes are quite interesting, but his conclusions are quite a stretch. Human society and natural law always reward meri

I think the observations that the author makes are quite interesting, but his conclusions are quite a stretch. Human society and natural law always reward meritocracy. I think he makes a mistake when he tries to suggest that all activities and lifestyles of any "class" of people are equally valuable. Eating unhealthily is objectively bad. Smoking cigarettes is objectively bad. Its not a sign or "oppression" if you teach your kids not to get pregnant in high school or advise them against alcoholism and drug use...