I agree, the potential impact of the individual is lower. It's not to say that the individual can have the same impact; it's primarily the system that promotes

I agree, the potential impact of the individual is lower. It's not to say that the individual can have the same impact; it's primarily the system that promotes the opportunity that could have the impact on society, perhaps inspiring many, many more people. Not just to go to space but build technology, to manage organizations, etc that are part of space industry. Making space seem more accessible, rather than a luxury experience for the super-wealthy could have positive effects too. Who knows, it’s all hypothesizing with dashes of optimism.