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I mean, sure. I grew up poor and without much in the way of access to education, and the internet was really a saving grace for me, in terms of self-education,

I mean, sure. I grew up poor and without much in the way of access to education, and the internet was really a saving grace for me, in terms of self-education, income, and simply finding community. At the same time, do you think the average income of a given internet business--let alone the segment that are run by solo entrepreneurs in their basement with just a computer and a $5 droplet--compares positively to the salary of the average CS graduate? Because we're talking about inequality, not asking "can poor people possibly make money online?" The fact that the internet has made things better does not mean the problem is solved.

petra 6y ago
On average, the internet probably made thing worse to the average employee. Everything became much more competitive and automated.
WalterBright 6y ago
I happen to know several people who did just that (grew up barely above what would qualify for welfare, did not go to college) and became millionaires. Even if you fail (and you probably will) what you learn from it will position you much better when trying again. It often takes multiple failures before making it work. (Even Gates/Allen had business failures before starting Microsoft.) > does not mean the problem is solved. Most people don't recognize opportunity because it comes disguised as hard work :-)