In today’s Chinese-speaking world, there’s a popular saying: “This world is just a makeshift troupe” (meaning the world is run by amateurs). This sentiment often arises after people interact with those in power and realize that most of them aren’t significantly more competent or exceptional than the average person. However, this conclusion clearly stems from overgeneralizing the universal while ignoring the particular.

The foundational systems that built and sustain this world were not the work of a “makeshift troupe.” They were made possible by truly exceptional individuals. Nikola Tesla’s inventions—alternating current, induction motors, wireless transmission, and more; Steve Jobs’ era of Apple; Elon Musk’s Starlink, reusable rockets, Tesla cars… the list goes on.

These achievements are far beyond what a group of mediocre minds could ever produce.