Fundamental claim of elites over the ages
10,000 - 4000 BC: Mightier than thou
4000 - 1000 BC: Godlier than thou
1000 BC - 400 AD: Wiser than thou
400 - 1400: Holier than thou
1400 - 1800: Cleverer than thou
1800 - 2000: Better informed than thou
2000 - : Prettier than thou
