>>13745592Are you intelligent and hard working? If so, then yes, it is still worth pursuing. The right end of the bell curve exists and if you're on it, you'll do fine.
Your biggest strength will also be a potential weakness. Because you're non-white and non-Asian, doors will open for you and resources will be fire hosed on you. You won't be held to the same standards as everybody else and you won't get good feedback when you make a mistake or head down the wrong path. Unfortunately for you, negative feedback is critical. If you want an easy life full of fake accolades, this will be great. If you want to do real science, this cloud of fakery that will surround you is going to be something you'll have to fight against.
The real white privilege (that Asians get too) is honest criticism and feedback to guide your career in the right direction. You won't get that because everyone will try blow sunshine up your ass.
