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Would You Rather Be Born Smart or Rich?
I know, I know, you'd rather be born smart and rich (and charming, and with a lustrous head of hair, and a voice like Michael Bolton's). But if you had to choose? Chances are, your answer depends on whether you think the U.S. economy is a meritocracy—that intelligence and ambition are more important to lifelong success than the circumstances of your birth.
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I'll choose rich. I can always surround myself with smart people (or pay for their services). Being smart does not necessarily mean I will be well off financially.