I assume people view it as more meritocratic because smart people tend to do more useful things (E.g. scientists, lawyers, doctors, etc), but I don't really thi

I assume people view it as more meritocratic because smart people tend to do more useful things (E.g. scientists, lawyers, doctors, etc), but I don't really think it's meritocratic. Generally "smart" = born with high intelligence and the right personality traits (I.e. conscientious). I see it mostly as lottery.