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If the geniuses have a lot of competition, then they're not geniuses anymore now are they? And besides that, who says there aren't already highly-paid repetiti
by j_baker 16y ago
If the geniuses have a lot of competition, then they're not geniuses anymore now are they?
And besides that, who says there aren't already highly-paid repetitive jobs requiring mild intelligence? Accountants and lawyers come to mind (people from both of these fields tell me they really don't require a whole lot of intelligence and are pretty repetitive (although the accountants are quick to point out that it's not as repetitive as you probably think)).
- jacoblyles 16y agoIt's worth noting that part of the wage of lawyers and accountants is monopoly rent extracted by strict licensing requirements that put hurdles in the way of potential competitors. It doesn't matter if you can pass the bar or the accountancy exams, most states will require that you also get a college (or post-college) degree. Credentialism keeps competitors and innovation out of fields like medicine, accounting, law, and taxi services, maintaining high prices and high wages.
- WildUtah 16y agowho says there aren't already highly-paid repetitive jobs requiring mild intelligence? Cops and firemen make big money in many parts of the USA with $200,000+ mid career salary and benefits very common. Genius level scientists and engineers rarely make it that high in any endeavor with reasonable hours and job security.