Indeed...It is the equaling of outcomes that is beyond equality of opportunity (education systems) that is the rub and the difference between ideologies.

Libertarian conservatives are willing to live with the randomness that comes after the creating equality of opportunity. They are much better at applying their education in the real world with out a script where merit can be applied. It is these systems of production that exist outside of the theoretical realm in the marketplace that the nihilistic left do not have control of. They do not have the strength or the grit to actually do what is required to create wealth.

Progressives on the other hand need a script to control outcomes for their entire lives. Especially beyond their education. They do not have the ability to leave the realm of theory to apply their intelligence in the marketplace. This requires creativity, grit and sweat that progressives can never obtain as they sit sipping their lattes by the side of the boulevard measuring inequality on their phones.