I have recently come to the conclusion that ultimately problems like this stem from high income inequality. Humans have a tendency to compare themselves to peo

I have recently come to the conclusion that ultimately problems like this stem from high income inequality. Humans have a tendency to compare themselves to people who are better off than them. Fifty years ago doctors were very well off in general and were esteemed. But now this is not the case and the desired prestige can now only be accomplished through financial gain. Back when income inequality was not so great other motivations came into play besides profit. There is a perniciousness in American society where too many people have bought into the "I've got mine, forget you" attitude. Where money is the main source of prestige of a person. The problem highlighted by the article is a societal one. Profit is not a great motivator of innovation and ought not be as high a goal as it currently is in the U.S. What fascinates me the most is that the segment of society that appears to be doggedly in favor of a profit first public policy appear to be people who follow a book that says that love of money is the root of all evil.