Yea, I see your point. But I'd just point out that even with the attrition from people changing their goals, society may still be better off with having outlie

Yea, I see your point. But I'd just point out that even with the attrition from people changing their goals, society may still be better off with having outliers like Buffet and Gates. People like Buffett and Gates enable others to start off in public service, and fund people that have insight into solving problems and picking them.