What deeply affects us, is largely invisible, but is right before our very eyes? Our socio-economic backgrounds. As a trucker's son, I have felt this but having some evidence is always useful. And, a fabulous new study from a superstar group of scholars estimates such effects for academics. One passage that jumps out for me: "academics from poorer backgrounds introduce more novel scientific concepts, but are less likely to receive recognition, as measured by citations, Nobel Prize nominations, and awards." It gives some hope that while we might not know the hidden curriculum or have the fancy degree, our different views of life can be our super power! First gens everywhere should be celebrating, not hiding, our backgrounds. nber.org/papers/w33289