my unpopular opinion is that they are a waste of time and effort.

  • @j4k3
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    73 months ago

    Think of it as a prototype of a better form of complex social hierarchy, and an expansion of human thought.

    Our primary form of hierarchical display is wealth. Future peoples will reflect on this as a most primitive barbarism. This form of display places fundamental human needs of survival opposite the fulcrum of social hierarchy. Even at a fundamental level, this form of display is primitive nonsense, as it is largely dominated by hereditary factors instead of individual merit. This system is a major incumbrance of progress, placing incompetent persons in prominent roles of society based solely on inheritance.

    The Olympics is a far better prototype of a complex meritocracy and regulating structure.

    The other primary forms of hierarchy can be seen in academia’s reputation and accolades, and in The Academy Awards of Merit.