And even earned privilege is often abused. You probably know examples.
These stuffed shirts ...
To me, the measure of greatness is the good done for others. In that sense most technologists have chosen very poorly. I rant a lot about this and articles back me up.
https://abiawomosu.substack.com/p/the-heros-journey-is-burning-the
The Heros Journey Is Burning the Planet
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg et al are running the same ancient programme. Here's the source code.
Unchecked ego. And they get rewarded. They create a different God to "justify" their excesses.

Or, for the more deranged (like you know who) as with Shakespeare's and Verdi's Othello. IAGO
Iago speaking/singing. How f---ing appropriate.
I believe in a cruel God
who created me in his image
and who in fury I name.
From the very vileness of a germ
or an atom, vile was I born.
I am a wretch because I am a man,
and I feel within me the primeval slime.
Yes! This is my creed!
I believe with a heart as steadfast
as that of the widow in church,
that the evil I think
and that which I perform
I think and do by destiny's decree.
I believe the just man to be a mocking actor
in face and heart;
that all his being is a lie,
tear, kiss, glance,
sacrifice and honour.
And I believe man the sport of evil fate
from the germ of the cradle
to the worm of the grave.
After all this mockery then comes Death.
And then? ... And then?
Death is nothingness,
heaven an old wives' tale.
Better in Italian (what isn't)
And with Verdi's music!
Those are the Gods the bastards create in their own image.
Very sick stuff.