seriouslypleasedropit here, I've commented on your blog. I've come to the conclusion that it's impossible to completely flatten things. There will always be a

seriouslypleasedropit here, I've commented on your blog. I've come to the conclusion that it's impossible to completely flatten things. There will always be an in-group. But new in-groups can be created. That's basically what YC has done in the last 20 years. Further, in-groups can actively help outgroups. Pell grants are a great example of this. YC wants startups with promise. Build one, join the in-group, and then shape the world according to your will.