Pyramid Concept



Pyramid

Pyramid Shaped Peaks

Infrequently I have lunch with a friend.  Among the things we discuss, I often bring up how  societies can be viewed in the shape of a Pyramid. Individuals’ accomplishments or failures in any field in the World; country or society within it, can be graphed in the shape of a Pyramid. 

The inclines of pyramid may vary, but the concept applies. They can be graphed downside up depending upon what subject is being studied. The pyramids can and often will overlap, not unlike Venn diagram.

Mastery of any subject is graduated in any population group. The very best are few and are positioned at the top. The rest who are average and below average will be positioned lower according to their mastery level. The least proficient will form the lowest and therefore the widest base of the shape. For example, in the field of physics the least proficient will be positioned at the bottom. Most fall in this category. But the Hawkings and Einsteins of the world will hold apex position. Between these two tiers lie different grades of genius. 

Similarly, there are many poor at the bottom rung but only few Bill Gates or Warren Buffets at the pinnacle. Between these two extremes there are levels of poor or rich depending upon how one wants to study it. 

In the field of art there are few Van Goghs or Picassos at the top. Rest occupy different levels below them. There are more uneducated than there are highly educated.  I find this to be true in any field; Philosophy, Science, cookery, even sagacity. 

How one measures the excellence or lack thereof in any field is a different matter. I suspect that will be a controversial topic requiring a special discipline to evaluate it. The expertise in this field in turn can also be graphed as pyramid!