we privilege, specific traits: being beautiful, smart, or athletic. Every society will value specific genetic traits. When being born with them, especially with two or more, it is like being a superhero.

These traits should be celebrated, as the individual can be seen as a model for what’s possible, and equally, the gifted should be humbled by recognizing their luck.

A problem develops when someone is born with a gift, and yet must subvert or hide it in order to avoid jealousy. It speaks of a twisted society that would allow such small-minded persecution.