In practice, the question is if getting to X+n:Y is more than ten times as expensive as getting to X+(n&#x2F;2):Y+(n&#x2F;2), does it still make sense to prioritize the former?<p>This is not an argument against the &quot;Hidden Genius Project&quot; discussed in the linked article; it&#x27;s clear that Mr. Young&#x27;s comparative advantage does in fact lie with helping other black men, so you&#x27;d still want him working on that even if the broader goal is getting to X+(n&#x2F;2):Y+(n&#x2F;2).