Even in the US, 1% of people are born in an environment that prepares them for acceptance into elite networks like Harvard. But the other 99% of people make up 99% of the geniuses.

Throughout history wealthy people have done almost all the great things, mostly for the simple fact that they were the only ones in a position to attempt them. Technology is rapidly leveling the playing field and, within a couple of generations, humanity will tap into the 99% potential it has always done without.