THERE is a benchmark for most things we do. In a race, athletes not only compete against their opponents, but also against the clock. In weightlifting, competitors are judged by the weight they can carry, and in football, teams are measured by their wins and goals scored.
We have always compared ourselves to each other, be it in society, or in a particular field.
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