That's not even the right question. The question is - how can be free up a higher percentage of people who are able to propel humanity forward from the drudger

That's not even the right question. The question is - how can be free up a higher percentage of people who are able to propel humanity forward from the drudgery of wage slavery in a sustainable manner? And you need to effectively allocate cognitively proficient people to this as well, not just anyone.