mythological explanation of 'g'.
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Arguing against the contention that current class structure is based upon genetic "inferiority" and "superiority." Class is largely not merit-based. Before the state, social hierarchy was mainly based upon individual ability, age and sex, but now it is inherited wealth and status
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Variation of individual ability is often inherited. It's called genetics.
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Genes aren't the only things inherited. New definitions don't use that terminology.
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Class is at least partly merit-based. Depending on customs of marriage & inheritance, inherited wealth usually dissipates within a few generations. Even under primogeniture, two stupid heirs in a row, or one very stupid heir, can dissipate even the vastest of inherited fortunes.
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...And unless there's a very rigid caste system, there are always new people rising into a class. These tend to be exceptional in ambition, energy and intelligence, because these traits tend to be needed, in order to rise.
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