I think most of all this is a testament to just how much raw talent and intellectual potential is locked up in the winner-takes-all dynamics and shortsightednes

I think most of all this is a testament to just how much raw talent and intellectual potential is locked up in the winner-takes-all dynamics and shortsightedness of the stock market. Imagine the exploits and results in a world where everyone had the baseline resources and opportunities for extra funding for pursuing niche interests.