We have some of the most intelligent people in the world working on extracting as much wealth as possible from high volume trading. For someone to gain money in the market someone most lose. Imagine if we had these minds working on solving real world problems that would actually benefit society. Just like gambling, trading is zero sum.
If we have those intelligent people take over to solve the problems in the world, do you think one would agree to the others opinion if they have their own? Intelligent people are full of pride so I don't think letting them work together will prospher instead it will lead to chaos on leadership.