How the Ivy League Broke America

In this book, David Brooks argues that the Ivy League and the broader ideology of meritocracy have failed to deliver on their promises of social mobility and equality.

He contends that these elite institutions have instead exacerbated social and economic segregation, creating a system that benefits a narrow elite at the expense of the broader population.

Brooks calls for a reevaluation of the current meritocratic system and suggests the need for new approaches to address these issues.