On: The radical moral implications of luck in human li...

[willis936]

The self-made man is a myth that enables abusive power structures. It's a push towards a more egalitarian society. Simple as that.

[nickpp → willis936]

Since men are inherently unequal (differing in so many ways, including their so-called luck) it follows that equality of outcome is a myth. That is why you’ll need power and abuse to ensure an equalitarian society. Which is quite easily verified using historical examples.

[willis936 → nickpp]

Equal opportunity does not mean enforced equality.

[WalterBright → willis936]

It does in today's Progressive atmosphere.

[WalterBright → nickpp]

Yup. The only way to make everyone equal is to hammer everyone into the mud.