>> Honestly, I think ignorance may be bliss. I loathe to think about what arrogance, bigotry, and manifestations of depression would pop up had we concrete ways

>> Honestly, I think ignorance may be bliss. I loathe to think about what arrogance, bigotry, and manifestations of depression would pop up had we concrete ways to measure capability. That's why I find the idea somewhat frightening. But that is also what makes it a far more interesting (relevant) question.