I think the problem is what I call the wealth step. So, you have 4 layers: - poor - doing ok - rich - super rich ( > 1 billion) Each generation can only g

I think the problem is what I call the wealth step. So, you have 4 layers: - poor - doing ok - rich - super rich ( > 1 billion) Each generation can only go up 1 step. It's mostly that show because of social aspects. And I don't think rich people or their children will be programmers. They will probably employ them. Fyi, It's extremely rare that you can skip a step.