Are some people better than others, and that's just how nature works, or do we as a society make unresonable distinctions that favor some over others?

I think no one is 'better' than another. One of my fave authors/philosohers, is Byron Katie. I loved when she said, no human is smarter than another..I loved that. We might THINK someone is smarter, math wise, street wise, compassion wise, whatever it is.. but no one is 'better' or smarter, or anything MORE than another- we are very much equal. The math person is great at that, and the life coach or therapist is great at that.. who is to say who is smarter??? Or better? I think we DEF make that up and 'favor' some as society, yes.