If I had to guess, “athletes” was the first thing that popped into their head. But I have to assume they mean people who don’t “arguably” contribute to furthering of humanity. So Actors, musicians, athletes vs doctors, teachers, scientists, etc.
Artists contribute to society and humanity as much as scientists. Arguably, the great painters, writers, and musicians as well as the great physicists and other specialties should regularly be paid more than athletes, movie, and radio pop stars.
If I had to guess, “athletes” was the first thing that popped into their head. But I have to assume they mean people who don’t “arguably” contribute to furthering of humanity. So Actors, musicians, athletes vs doctors, teachers, scientists, etc.
Artists contribute to society and humanity as much as scientists. Arguably, the great painters, writers, and musicians as well as the great physicists and other specialties should regularly be paid more than athletes, movie, and radio pop stars.