Not sure why people are pooh poohing this story or making it out to be something it's not -- it's just a great, inspirational story. Especially vs. the Thiel 2

Not sure why people are pooh poohing this story or making it out to be something it's not -- it's just a great, inspirational story. Especially vs. the Thiel 20 under 20 thread yesterday where there was a lot of discussion (and admitted jealously) about the fellowship winner's likely advantages -- and the simple fact that most people who participate in this stuff know about it and are able to get neat research gigs run mostly by professionals because their parents are well-to-do and academics (I know, as a kid whose dad is a math prof). I'm inspired. I'm reminded of the team of high school students (underrepresented, low-income) who beat MIT in a robotics competition.